Team teaching organization

I've spent 7 of my 11 years teaching as a team lead for my grade level. Over the years I've made life-long friendships with some of my teammates as well as endured the type of team drama that briefly made third grade the talk of the school. Suffice to say, through trial and error I’ve

This page is a compilation of online resources to help you plan for the final weeks of school. You’ll find a variety of activities to use with your kids during the month of June, as well as general tips for the end of the school year. Recommended Resources Day- or Week-Long Activities for June Super Subject Days- … Continued

Thinking about teaching in a departmentalized classroom this year? Here are some helpful tips to get your started!

Happy Summer Sunday! At least…I think it’s Sunday anyway 😉 Anyone else not have a clue about what day of the week it is??? I’m excited to be linking up with the other Primary Peach bloggers to bring you some fantastic organizational tips. We’ll be sharing our favorites tips and tools to help you {and ... Read more

Co-teaching in the classroom: 5 tips to make co-teaching a success!

This year will bring about a BIG change for me! I've always been in a self-contained classroom-- until now! I took up a new position this year, and it just happens to be in a departmentalized 3rd grade! There will be 3 of us: Math, Reading, and Science/Social Studies. I decided I better do some quality research-- and go right to other teachers who have been in my shoes! After asking for tips on the All About 3rd Grade Facebook group-- I've come up with a list of my favorite ideas! 1) Assign…

If you're worried about departmentalizing or being departmentalized in elementary school or primary grades-- read this post for teacher tips and a freebie to help with classroom management!

Organize your papers as a departmentalized teacher and remove the stress with these 3 strategies. Designate a place for your students in each class to turn in their assignments so you don’t have to sort them later. Color code your classes and designate a storage place for papers that need to be graded and those that need to be sent home. These tips and ideas will work with elementary, middle, or high school from 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade.

If you're ready to take on the role of team leader at your grade level or curriculum committee, you'll need to be prepared. Here are the top tips to keep you organized, focused, and effective as a leader at the high school or middle school level in your English Department. Be the best ELA teacher-leader you can be with these ideas and a free download.

Here are five tips for handling the departmentalized classroom. Click for more: