Take the intimidation out of teaching poetry! As a teacher, there's a good chance that you have felt the stress of starting a poetry unit. How do we do this when students groan just hearing the word poem?! This is where you start simple with something they already understand... their own ... Read More about Take the Intimidation out of Teaching Poetry
Create Educational Resources Quickly and Easily with BrightSprout
When teachers need an activity, they need it like... yesterday. If you're ready to create educational resources quickly and easily, you will LOVE BrightSprout! BrightSprout has created a suite of digital and printable materials that make creating an activity a breeze. Oh, and they already have a ... Read More about Create Educational Resources Quickly and Easily with BrightSprout
4 Powerful AI Writing Tools for Students
Since writing is a huge focus in the ELA classroom, I've been researching the top 4 AI writing tools for students. Many teachers fear that students will use ChatGPT, change a couple phrases, and never really learn how to write a strong response. This is why I've been in search of the best option for ... Read More about 4 Powerful AI Writing Tools for Students
3 Writing Challenges to Jumpstart Writing the First Week of School
I learn all about my students with 3 writing challenges that they choose from the first week of school. Of course I go over the usuals: expectations, classroom procedures, grading process, etc. However, it's important that teachers get an idea of how well their students write sooner rather ... Read More about 3 Writing Challenges to Jumpstart Writing the First Week of School
Why SparkSpace is a Game Changing Writing Platform
After recently discovering SparkSpace.ai, it was clear this AI writing platform was going to help students grow leaps and bounds! SparkSpace.ai is a writing tutor that will guide students in their writing without writing it for them. I know! It sounds too good to be true... but it's not! How ... Read More about Why SparkSpace is a Game Changing Writing Platform
Curated Classroom Videos Using ClickView
In today’s society, where kids have the world at their fingertips, it isn’t easy to find resources that will keep students engaged. With stricter state guidelines on curriculum, that also makes this task even more challenging. Then I found a platform that solved many of these issues. If you're ... Read More about Curated Classroom Videos Using ClickView