by Melissa Stouffer | Sep 16, 2025 | All, Assessment, Back to School
One of the beginning of the year things that teachers need to think of is assessment. At the beginning of the year, there are a few reasons why you need to assess your students. Let’s take a look at why you want to assess, What to assess, and why you should...
by Melissa Stouffer | Aug 19, 2025 | All, Back to School, Subs
I know BTS is the time we think about curriculum and decor, but sub tubs are an important thing to consider as well. Gosh forbid that you need to miss the first week of school, but it does happen! Let’s talk about the basics you need right when you go back to...
by Melissa Stouffer | Aug 4, 2025 | All, Back to School
Once August hits, we all know it’s coming. Some of our Southern friends are already back, and if you are in the North like me, it starts becoming a reality even though school supplies have been in stores since before some of us were actually OUT for summer. So...
by Melissa Stouffer | Jul 29, 2025 | All, Back to School, Literature
Back to School is a milestone moment. These fun books are a great way to help students feel a little more at ease. These are some great books to help them ease in, or have a giggle on those first nervous days. Full disclosure: Some affiliate links. Won’t change...
by Melissa Stouffer | Aug 13, 2024 | All, Back to School
Back to School is a busy time and it feels like there is SO much to cover right out of the get go. So what should you do the first week? If you are debating first week lessons, here’s six things you should do the first week of school. 1. Teach Growth Mindset...
by Melissa Stouffer | Jul 30, 2024 | All, Back to School
Once August hits, it’s a different game for teachers. Some of our Southern friends are already back, and if you are in the North like me, it starts becoming a reality. I thought I’d give a big run down of some of the best things to get prepped and get for Back to...