TweetUps are a chance for students to put some positivity in the world, tell their classmates why they rock, and tell them they aren’t going unnoticed.
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9 tips for encouraging reading at home
Promoting reading at home is the single-greatest factor in determining a kids success in school. It can have a drastic impact on test scores, as well as overall enjoyment in school. One study found that kids who read 20 minutes a day will read around 1.8 million words in a year vs. a kid who…
Editing essays using my iPhone
One of the things they don’t warn you about when you decide to teach Language Arts is the overwhelming pile of papers that overflow your desk all year. I’m always looking for ways to provide relevant feedback efficiently, creatively, and in a way that students will actually appreciate. I think I found a new method…