Especially for secondary teachers, the decision to make their first purchase on Teachers Pay Teacher can a difficult one. It is essentially expected, an unwritten rule if you will, that secondary teachers should make their own resources and curriculum supplements. Well, here are 33 reasons (including one by me) […]
During the summer, one thing all teachers have to think about is what worked well in their classroom last year and what they need to change. We all learn really quickly that how a classroom is set up can contribute to the success or struggles of your classroom […]
Organization is key to any teacher’s sanity, regardless of grade taught, and especially as the year progresses. One thing they DON’T teach you in your certification program is what method of organization will work best for you. A) they don’t have time for it and B) every teacher […]
It’s no secret that having open ones of communication with parents or guardians in high school is more than a little difficult. I always send a letter home to parents with students on the first day of school to open the lines of communication. I try to email […]