Welcome to the educational revolution! The “Flipped Classroom Approach” isn’t just a teaching method—it’s a gateway to engaging, interactive, and effective learning. And here’s the secret sauce to make it not just work but shine: my all-in-one resource. What is the Flipped Classroom Approach? For the uninitiated, the Flipped Classroom Approach is a game-changer, flipping … Read more
As teachers, we need to be aware of the curriculum we are teaching. It is in my experience that teachers do not talk about curriculum as much as we probably should (considering everything we teach is supposed to be based on it). The lack of conversation is on a whole new level when it comes … Read more
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 classroom. I’ll share the more … Read more
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 to use backward design in … Read more
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 from the rest of the … Read more
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 to understand and implement the … Read more
