I cannot tell you how many times I searched the question “what writing skills do I teach first” into Google. I couldn’t find a single source that would tell me what to start with at the beginning of the school year. This blog post will not tell you what order
Have you ever stared at your lesson plan template and wondered, “what does an outstanding lesson look like?”. Or maybe you are getting ready to be observed by your administrator and want to nail your lesson. Today I’m sharing the structure of a really great lesson in an elementary ELA
Have you ever looked at a task, such as “write a personal narrative” and wondered “Ok, but how do I teach students to do that?”? You don’t say this out loud, of course. You’re a teacher! You’re supposed to know this stuff, right? Insert backward design! Today, I’m sharing how
Mornings, if not prepared, can be complete chaos. That’s why I like to have my students doing something right away when they walk into the classroom in the morning. As the teacher, there is always something that needs to be done or taken care of, which takes my attention away
Quebec-known for its Europe-esque vibes, its freezing winters and contribution to the world’s love of maple syrup. Quebec is such a unique place to live, and only Quebecers can relate to living here. This is especially true if you teach English education in Quebec. If you teach English Language Arts
Are you an elementary ELA teacher in Quebec? First of all, kudos to you! Navigating the QEP can be extremely challenging and there aren’t any resources out there to help you plan…until now! I myself am an elementary ELA teacher in Montreal, and therefore am very familiar with the struggles