Designing Your Own Literacy Program: A Practical Guide for Teachers
Why literacy instruction matters in student success Literacy is the foundation for communication and encompasses all forms of expressing oneself. […]
Breathe: Phases of a New Teacher
As a beginning teacher you are met with a range of emotions from the moment you accept your contract. The
The Secret to Planning Success: How New Teachers Can Stay Aligned, Organized and Energized
If you’re a new teacher, you’ve probably already felt the difficulty balancing lesson planning, classroom management, assessment, and everything else
From Data to Differentiation: Making Literacy Assessments Work for You
Just like any other skill you are teaching, it is important to know where students are at in their understanding
Opinion Piece: Why New Teachers are NOT Staying in Alberta
Over the last 10 years, I have seen a steady decline in the treatment of teachers, mainly in respect for
Big Picture, Small Pieces: Mastering Curriculum Planning One Unit at a Time
With the reality of teaching in September looming over our heads, educators, especially new ones, are ever bogged down by
5 Basic Steps: Curriculum Map and a Year Plan
Start Your School Year with Confidence: Your Curriculum Map & Year Planning Guide Welcome to your go-to resource for intentional
Bridging the Gap: Theory to Real-World Teaching Skills
If you Google “the problem in education,” you’ll find a wide range of research exploring the gap between university-level education
I See You, New Teacher.
I see you. Fresh from your education program, full of excitement and dreams, ready to make a difference in a
Who I Am: Building My Metaphorical Vase (and Pitcher)
Growing up, I was never the kid who knew exactly what they wanted to be. I was an average student—good