The Classroom Commute

What's NEXT for The Classroom Commute Podcast? (BIG ANNOUNCEMENT)

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ALL GOOD THINGS MUST COME TO AN… END?I began this podcast in January of 2020 - ya know - before the world as we knew it changed.  When I began the ...

Positive Behavior Management in a 21st Century Classroom (With Shawn Young)

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

YOU HAVEN’T EXPERIENCED BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT LIKE THIS BEFORE…But you’re about to.Teachers know that success in the classroom begins with classro...

7 Classroom Management Hacks That Actually Work! (With Dr. Lori Friesen)

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

FEELING LIKE YOUR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT STRATEGY COULD USE A LITTLE FINE-TUNING?Well - you’re in luck!  Today I’ve brought on Dr. Lori Friesen to ...

10 Ways to Make Chromebooks More User-Friendly in the Elementary Classroom (with John Sowash)

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

CALLING ALL CHROMEBOOK CLASSROOMS!Using classroom technology can be an amazing way to enhance your students’ learning experience — but that doesn’...

Getting Started with Elementary STEM for Classroom Teachers (with Naomi Meredith)

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

BRAND NEW TO STEM INSTRUCTION?Or - have your tried implementing STEM projects in your classroom but find it results in chaos? (you’re not alone!)The...

Ten Ways Classroom Teachers Can Use Google Keep for Productivity, Organization & More (With Michelle Emerson)

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!But you might not have thought to use THIS particular app in the classroom.What is it?  Google Keep!If you haven’t though...

3 Myths of a 21st Century Classroom

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

DO YOU EVER HEAR EDUCATIONAL BUZZ WORDS AND THINK “WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?”Am I doing that? Or even… do I HAVE to do that? Am I doing it right? Of...

10 Truths About Building a Classroom Community

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve heard it said:  Relationships are everything.It’s a bold statement, but - man, is it ever true…ESPECIALLY when it comes to teaching!If th...

Balancing School and Home: Making the Most of Your Time At School So You Can Enjoy Your Time At Home (With Kristen Donegan)

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

WE ARE ALL GUILTY OF BEING THE LAST CAR IN THE SCHOOL PARKING LOT FROM TIME TO TIME.There’s always one more thing to do.  One more set of copies to...

The Story of the LINKtivity (Celebrating 1 Year With LINKtivity Learning)

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

AS TEACHERS, WE ALL HAVE STORIES TO TELL.  When you start out as a first year teacher, you're just beginning a the first chapter.  And boy, oh ...

Teaching Elementary Students About Growth Mindset with Victoria from The Mindful Apple

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

NOT SO “NEWS FLASH”: TEACHERS DO MORE THAN JUST TEACH ACADEMICS…Teachers wear a lot of hats, and if we’re being truly honest, our jobs come wi...

How to Separate Out Select Slides from a Larger Google Slides Presentation

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

GOOGLE SLIDES: TECH TIPToday’s tip isf for all my Google Slide users out there!  You know how sometimes you have a large, lengthy Google Slides pre...

Tips for Teaching Writing in a 21st Century Classroom with Megan Polk

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What if teaching writing didn’t have to be such a struggle?When it comes to writing, teachers and students face many challenges.  Not enough time, ...

Breaking Down the Science of Reading with Sara Marye

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

INTERVIEW WITH:  SARA MARYEHave you heard the phrase “science of reading” and been afraid to ask EXACTLY what it means? (ignorance is bliss, righ...

Making a Impact in the Classroom With LINKtivity® Interactive Learning Guides

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

WHAT DO KLEENEX AND LINKTIVITIES HAVE IN COMMON?Kleenex and LINKtivities don’t have an obvious connection, so let me explain.You see - when you have...

Using Podcasts to Get Students Excited About Learning with Jerry Kolber

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Interview with:  Jerry KolberToday I have an amazing guest!  His name is Jerry Kolber, and Jerry is the co-founder and CEO of edutainment company At...

3 Questions Every Teacher Should Ask Before Going Back to School

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

SO SUMMER IS REALLY ENDING, EH?Well - we are moving on from summer (ready or not) as we head into a new school.August is a weird time for teachers bec...

How to Save BIG (Time & Money) For Back to School In August!

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

August is a crazy busy time as teachers are preparing for Back to School!In this episode, learn some amazing ways that you can save both time and mone...

Teacher Summer Road Trip: Using Gamification in the Upper Elementary Classroom

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Teacher Summer Road Trip 2022:  Week 8This summer we are revisiting some of the most popular tourist destinations (aka popular podcast episodes) of t...

Summer Teacher Road Trip: Top Questions to Ask Before Starting Readers and Writers Workshop

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Teacher Summer Road Trip 2022:  Week 7This summer we are revisiting some of the most popular tourist destinations (aka popular podcast episodes) of t...

Summer Teacher Road Trip: Top Classroom Technology Mistakes Teachers Make (and how to fix them) WEEK 6

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Teacher Summer Road Trip 2022:  Week 6This summer we are revisiting some of the most popular tourist destinations (aka popular podcast episodes) of t...

Summer Teacher Road Trip: Finding Balance with Print and Digital Resources (WEEK 5)

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Teacher Summer Road Trip 2022:  Week 5This summer we are revisiting some of the most popular tourist destinations (aka popular podcast episodes) of t...

Summer Teacher Road Trip: Creating a Multimedia Classroom (WEEK 4)

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Teacher Summer Road Trip 2022:  Week 4This summer we are revisiting some of the most popular tourist destinations (aka popular podcast episodes) of t...

Summer Teacher Road Trip: How to Make Your Next Lesson Plan Ridiculously Amazing! (WEEK 3)

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

TEACHER SUMMER ROAD TRIP 2022:  WEEK 3This summer we are revisiting some of the most popular tourist destinations (aka popular podcast episodes) of t...

Summer Teacher Road Trip: 3 Tips to Increase Student Success (WEEK 2)

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Teacher Summer Road Trip 2022:  Week 2This summer we are revisiting some of the most popular tourist destinations (aka popular podcast episodes) of t...

Summer Teacher Road Trip: What is a 21st Century Classroom (WEEK 1)

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

TEACHER SUMMER ROAD TRIP 2022:  WEEK 1This summer we are revisiting some of the most popular tourist destinations (aka popular podcast episodes) of t...

Summer Teacher Road Trip 2022

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

TEACHERS:  RAISE YOUR HAND IF YOU’RE READY FOR SUMMER!As we finally are winding down our school year, I know that the routines and everyday activit...

H(APPY) Hour: Classroom Technology Tools for Teachers & Student: Screencast-O-Matic

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ANYONE CAN CREATE A VIDEO.Anyone.ESPECIALLY teachers and students!We’re back with another installment of H(APPY)-Hour (That’s happy, with an empha...

The Summer Learning Slide: 8 Tips for Teachers to Help Avoid It!

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

THE SUMMER SLIDE IS A REAL THING.Unfortunately.It’s that time in the summer where students’ brains flip the “off” switch and go into mush-mode...

Getting Your Classroom Ready for Summer (FASTER!)

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

THERE’S ALWAYS SO MUCH TO DO BEFORE SUMMER VACATION.Before you can turn in your classroom keys for the summer you likely have paperwork to complete,...

Digital Citizenship: Starting the Conversation about Cyberbullying

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LET’S TALK ABOUT CYBERBULLYINGOver the past couple of months I’ve been peppering in conversations about digital citizenship.  Every few weeks or ...

Google Slides Tip: How to View Students Working on THEIR Digital Device from YOUR Digital Device

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MONITORING STUDENTS WORKING JUST GOT EASIER!I’ve got a super cool Google Slides tip to share with your today. I want to share how you can easily get...

Gamification in the Elementary Classroom

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

PLAYING IS LEARNINGOver 10 years ago I started a blog called The Classroom Game Nook blog.  I started it because I am a big fan of finding ways to ma...

21st Century Teaching Methods to Replace Textbooks

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

NO ONE LIKES CHANGEIt’s no secret that I am a big fan of shaking things up in the classroom and swapping out old, stale ways of teaching and replaci...

Using Choice Boards in the Elementary Classroom with Purpose

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

CHOICE IS A POWERFUL MOTIVATOR.Studies have show the benefit of giving students choice in their learning.  One of the ways teachers do this is by imp...

Digital Citizenship: Teaching Students About the Digital Footprint They Leave Behind

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

DIGITAL FOOTPRINTS LAST FOREVER.And that’s not an exaggeration.I’m sure I don’t have to tell you that one action online can impact you for a lon...

Classroom Technology: 6 Common Mistakes Teachers Make…and How to Avoid Them!

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you committing one of these technology mistakes in your classroom?I know I sure have from time to time.As our classrooms become more and more digi...

Google Slides Teacher Hack: How to Make an Infinite Cloner on an Image or Object

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

DON’T YOU JUST LOVE A GOOD TEACHER HACK?I sure do, and in this episode of The Classroom Commute podcast - I’ve got a good one!  If you have ever ...

H(APPY) Hour - Using Canva in the Elementary Classroom to Make Stunning Classroom Resources

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

EFFORTLESSLY DESIGN CLASSROOM RESOURCES!We’re back with another installment of a fun new series that I’ve started here in 2022 called “H(APPY)”...

Is the LINKtivity® Learning Membership Right for You? Your Questions...Answered!

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

HAVE YOU BEEN WONDERING IF LINKTIVITIES ARE RIGHT FOR YOU & YOUR STUDENTS?Back in September of 2021, I embarked on a new journey and for the first...

Digital or Printable Student Resources? Striking a Balance in the Elementary Classroom

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How much digital learning is too much?Does using pen and paper still have a place for the classroom? The truth is - digital and printable, more tradi...

Digital Citizenship (Helping Elementary Students Understand Privacy & Security Online)

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

PRIVACY AND SECURITY ARE TWO WORDS THAT CAN HAVE A MASSIVE IMPACT ON STUDENTS’ ONLINE INTERACTIONS.Digital citizenship has a lot of moving parts.  ...

REPLAY: Teaching Reading Comprehension Strategies

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

WHAT MAKES SOMEONE A GREAT READER? Ask any elementary student and you’d likely hear responses like:“Great readers can read fast.”“Great reade...

Tech Tip: YouTube Hack for Teachers!

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is the YouTube Hack You’ve been Needing!YouTube can be an amazing learning tool for students.  Need a video on teaching nonfiction text featur...

H(APPY) Hour - Digital Tools & Apps for Teachers and Students: TRELLO

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

READY TO GET YOUR TEACHER LIFE IN CHECK?We all have our favorite apps and digital tools that we can’t live without.  Tools to keep us organized.  ...

Digital Citizenship: Making Healthy Media Choices and Finding Balance

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH (OF A GOOD THING)?We’ve talked so much lately about cultivating a 21st century classroom and the components that make up a mode...

Positive Thinking with Victoria from The Mindful Apple

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The time for positivity is Now.It only takes turning on the news for a few minutes to have a negative outlook on life.Young students don’t always kn...

10 Ways to Use LINKtivities in the Classroom

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MAKE THE MOST OF LINKTIVITIES IN YOUR CLASSROOMIt’s no secret that both teachers and students LOVE using LINKtivity® Interactive Learning Guides wi...

Classroom Technology: A Simple Model for Using it Effectively

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

WE OFTEN THINK THAT ALL TECH IS CREATED EQUAL…It’s not.   I love using tech in the classroom as a way to engage and motivate student learning. ...

Creating a Multimedia Classroom (Part 2: Applications for the Classroom)

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

WANT TO CREATE A MULTIMEDIA CLASSROOM?A better questions to ask would be:  HOW do we create a multimedia classroom?Over the past couple of weeks we h...

Creating a Multimedia Classroom (Part 1: What the Research Says)

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

6 Components of a Successful Lesson

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

ALL SUCCESSFUL LESSONS HAVE A FEW THINGS IN COMMON.I don’t know about you, but I’ve been guilty more than once of making myself the star of the sh...

What is a 21st Century Classroom??

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

WHAT IS A 21ST CENTURY CLASSROOM?If you have been tuning in to the podcast the past few weeks, you may have picked up on the fact that I’ve been put...

3 Tips for Increasing Student Success

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

RAISE YOUR HAND IF YOU WANT TO SEE YOUR STUDENTS SUCCEED. 🙋🏻OK, I think I already know the answer to that question, but it’s worth asking out ...

Exploring Growth Mindset with Victoria from The Mindful Apple

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Students don't just need to grow academically.As teachers, we aim to teach the whole child, right?This of course includes helping our students le...

Getting Started with Interactive Notebooks

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

SO, YOU WANT TO TRY INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOKS, EH?Of course you do!  They’re super cool and students love them.But, they aren’t just something you ca...

The TRUTH About Learning Styles

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

ARE STUDENT LEARNING STYLES A MYTH?I remember very few things about what I learned in my college education classes.Most of what I learned about being ...

Using Podcasts in the Elementary Classroom

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

PODCASTS ARE THE *NEW* LISTENING CENTER… (& SO.MUCH.MORE)I can still remember.  It was 2006 and it was my first year of teaching.  One of my f...

10 Lessons Learned in 10 Years As The Classroom Nook

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

REFLECTION FUELS GROWTH.In September of 2011, I started a journey and had NO IDEA where that journey would bring me.Well, let me tell you, it been a j...

Helping Students Grow as Readers Through Goal Setting

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

GROWTH COMES FROM GOAL-SETTING.We can teach until we are blue in the face, but often, we take the one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to reading....

Developing Student Writing Goals & Why Your Students Need Them!

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Want to see more progress in your students’ writing?Then it’s time to take a hard look at how we approach writing in your classroom.We spend a lot...

Making Social Emotional Learning MORE Than a Buzzword (Applications for the Classroom)

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING.It’s such a buzzword lately, especially as teachers try to navigate the aftermath of the pandemic. Now more than ever our...

Reflecting on Best Teaching Practices (& What to STOP Doing NOW!)

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dear old version of me...We all look back on your first few years of teaching and cringe at some of the things that we have done with our students.Som...

Readers & Writers Workshop: Top Questions to Ask Yourself BEFORE Getting Started

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

STOP.Before you get started with readers and writers workshop this year, we need to talk.I know you want to launch into your first reading and writing...

Must-Know Tips for New Teachers!

15 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

IT CAN BE TOUGH BEING THE NEW GUY, RIGHT?You may just be beginning your teaching journey, but that doesn’t mean you have to do it alone!We’ve all ...

What to Prep for Your Classroom NOW, to Save Time LATER

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

TEACHERS: WANT TO THANK YOURSELF LATER?Then do yourself a favor (or two) NOW.Once the school year gets underway, teachers know just how challenging it...

8 Things to NOT Do On The First Day of School

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's Back to School time!I am a self-proclaimed back to school junkie.  I love everything about it.The back to school planning.  Decorating my ...

Teacher Summer Road Trip Theme: Back to School Planning

25 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s go-time.Teachers - start your engines and get ready for the new school year.  I don’t have to tell you that planning for a new school year i...

Teacher Summer Road Trip Theme: Classroom Technology

18 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Most teachers have a love-hate relationship with technology.  It’s true that classroom technology can help engage students like no other teaching s...

Teacher Summer Road Trip Theme: Classroom Management

11 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all get excited for the beginning of the school year.  Those fresh pencils.  Boxes of new markers.  Crisp chart paper just waiting to be used.We...

Teacher Summer Road Trip Theme: Classroom Community

04 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s no secret that if your classroom is a welcoming place for students, they’ll want to be there.Not spending enough time building a positive cla...

Teacher Summer Road Trip Theme: The Teacher Life

27 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you know. You Know.Teacher life is tough to explain to someone who isn’t a teacher.  We have our own language, shared struggles and triumphs - s...

Teacher Summer Road Trip Theme: Engaging Students

20 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Staring into a sea of glazed-over eyes is soul crushing for any teacher.  All teachers aim for a classroom of engaged and excited learners - but gett...

Teacher Summer Road Trip Theme: Writing Instruction

13 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Writing is often hard for students and teachers alike!  That’s why in this episode I’ve curated a batch of writing inspiration to help you get yo...

Teacher Summer Road Trip Theme: Reading Instruction

06 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ask Me Anything! This Summer, Get to Know Rachael from The Classroom Commute

30 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to have a little fun!  Before we hit the road on our summer teacher road trip and visit some of the most popular episodes from this past ...

Take a Summer Road Trip with The Classroom Commute Podcast!

23 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Who’s ready for a summer road trip?We’ve been carpooling together all school year long - it only makes sense that we take this show on the road an...

A Better Way to Teach Theme in Literature To Elementary Students

16 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

HAVE YOU BEEN TEACHING THEME WRONG?Maybe.  I was.  For a long time.And my students struggled because of it.  I’d asked students the classic promp...

Preparing Your Classroom for Summer Vacation (& How to Enlist Your Students' Help!)

09 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There's always so much to do before summer vacation.Before you can turn in your classroom keys for the summer you likely have paperwork to comple...

Synthesizing Made Easy: How To Help Your Elementary Students Master This Reading Strategy!

02 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

DOES TEACHING STUDENTS TO SYNTHESIZE FEEL LIKE PULLING TEETH?It sure does…. sometimes.  But why is teaching this reading comprehension strategy so ...

Teaching Nonfiction: 5 Must-Try Ideas for the Elementary Classroom

25 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Teachers spend so.much.time on teaching fiction reading skills & strategies.But the reality is - most of our life is spent reading nonfiction text...

Ditch the Textbook: 4 Super Engaging Alternatives to Teaching From a Textbook

18 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This ain’t your grandma’s classroom.Years ago the textbook was all we had.  Textbooks…and workbooks that went along with the textbook. Ew.But, ...

Mastering Literature Circles or Book Groups in the Elementary Classroom

11 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know what students love to do?Talk.Give them a hot second to chat, and pretty quickly your classroom will be filled with conversations about vi...

Helping Your Students Make Inferences When They Read

04 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How can teachers help their students to become stronger readers?Simple.  Give them the tools (aka reading comprehension strategies) to help them make...

Conducting Writing Conferences: A Simple Goal-Driven Approach

28 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Writing conferences used to be a nightmare in my classroom.They usually involved me and my trusty red pen going through a students’ writing, marking...

Why You Need a "Share Chair" In Your Reading and Writing Workshops

21 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There might be something missing from your readers and writers workshop.A Chair.Oh - not just any chair.  A ‘Share Chair.’  If you’re not usin...

Ending Your Lesson: 10 Standing Ovation-Worthy Ways to Do It Right

14 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How you end a lesson is just as important as what you do during the lesson itself.If you’ve ever spent hours prepping and planning for a lesson in y...

Easy Calming Strategies for Elementary Students

07 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Students can't learn in crisis mode.Before we can teach young minds, we must first teach students to tap into their feelings and emotions.  Soci...

A Step-By-Step Guide to Teaching Determining Importance in the Upper Elementary Classroom

28 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Students tend to think that everything they read is important.But - the problem with trying to remember EVERYTHING you read is that you actually end u...

Reason's Why Your Reader's Workshop and Writer's Workshop Is Not Working

21 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are a lot of moving parts in the readers and writers workshop model.It takes a lot of coordination, planning, and modeling for reading and writi...

BONUS: A Massive Update on LINKtivity Interactive Learning Guides You WON'T Want to Miss!

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you've been with me for a bit, than you know I like to keep my teacher community updated on new projects that I'm working on, new podcast...

Accountable Talk: A Teacher's Guide to Encouraging Deeper & More Meaningful Talk Among Students

14 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's undeniable.  Students love to talk.Sometimes is hard to get them to stop talking.But, not all “talk” is created equal.It’s one thing ...

Boost Reading Comprehension: A Simple Approach to Teaching Students to Ask Questions While Reading

07 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

All teachers would agree that asking questions is (usually) a good thing.Yes, we have the those students who seem to ask endless questions, or questio...

Easy Tips to Boost Student Participation (& Building Classroom Community!)

31 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine If you could increase student participation & build classroom community… at the same time.Sounds lovely, doesn’t it?So often, teachers...

6 GREAT Reading Activities to Use With Nearly ANY Novel!

24 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

ARE YOU ALWAYS ON THE HUNT FOR A GREAT READING RESPONSE ACTIVITY?As an upper elementary teacher, you probably spend a good chunk of your time reading ...

Using a Reading Genre Wheel to Encourage Reading Variety

17 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We like what we like. I will ALWAYS order the same chicken dish at my favorite Indian restaurant.  It's delicious and it's not worth the r...

Strategies to Help Students Generate New Writing Ideas

10 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you guilty of spoon feeding your students ideas for what to write? I’m right there with you! We have all done it. We all have those students who...

Reading Comprehension Strategies: How to Teach Making Predictions

03 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wouldn't it be nice if we could predict what the future holds?…especially as we head into 2021.  Wow, that’s a loaded question! Maybe we wou...

Curriculum Mapping Tips for Teachers

27 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s be real. We have all been there. …flying by the seat of your pants from unit to unit —  Not a curriculum map in sight! There were several...

Pressing the "Restart" Button On the School Year

20 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever wish you could start this whole school year over? Yes, please!  Remember that "fresh year, fresh classroom" feeling that you ha...