The Great Escape I think everyone knows a teacher who decided to leave the classroom for good. Some teachers leave for other positions in schools like administration or district jobs, but it feels like more and more teachers are leaving to change careers altogether or transition into a … [Read more...] about Leaving the Classroom for Tutoring
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Building a Literacy Rich Home
Literacy Rich Environments Reading and writing are important skill in our lives. We use it everyday to be a successful part of the world around us. There is also a large tie between the ability to read, both in the classroom and beyond. That means raising kids in a world and environment that is … [Read more...] about Building a Literacy Rich Home
Family Game Nights
Family Game Night One of the most fun ways to learn is through play, I think almost everyone agrees on that point. So let’s find some time for family game night and get these kids learning through play! While these games will not necessarily help improve calculation skills and phonics it will … [Read more...] about Family Game Nights
Supporting Our Teachers
The Teacher Shortage and How to Help As a parent, you’ve probably heard about it - the teacher shortage. I’m not here to debate all the reasons why or figure out how to fix the problem. But, I think we can all agree this year we can show our teachers some love to get them through. “How? I work … [Read more...] about Supporting Our Teachers
What is an IEP? Understanding Individualized Education Plans
While the specifics of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) can be different depending on the state that you live in, All IEPs contain similar information and serve the same function; to make a plan to get children who have been identified with a disability closer to grade level … [Read more...] about What is an IEP? Understanding Individualized Education Plans
Creative Ideas for Play Based Learning
Play based learning takes a child’s natural curiosity around playing and turns it into a learning experience that is either teacher/parent led (guided play) or student-driven (free play). Here are some ways you can engage your child in play based learning at home. Play Based Learning at … [Read more...] about Creative Ideas for Play Based Learning