Using Google Classroom to Survive E-Learning Days
While having your students physically present offers the best means to gauge their comprehension of a subject and identify the necessity for tailored instruction, circumstances may arise where this isn't feasible. Increasingly, students equipped with laptops and...
The Importance of Protecting Intellectual Property
There are many intellectual property considerations when entering into contracts or selling your products online. I've got some tips for fellow sellers that prove handy in contract negotiations and promoting your merchandise. First things first, safeguard your...
How Does Copyright Affect YOU as a Teacher?
While working in your classroom, striving to support your students with limited resources, you might wonder about the boundaries when using available materials to aid their understanding. As educators, we often have flexibility within copyright guidelines, yet it's...
Hook Reluctant Readers with Hatchet!
One of the biggest frustrations I have as a parent is that my oldest son is a reluctant reader. He reads fine and does well in school, but he has zero interest in reading for pleasure outside of an assignment. When he is assigned books, he gets through them and rarely...
First Year Teacher Flashback
Revisiting my first year of teaching, which dates back to the 1995-96 school year, requires delving deep into my memory. Despite the challenges, it's always nostalgic to reflect on those times. For every new teacher out there, these struggles are familiar. Remember,...
A Teacher’s Guide to a Successful Back-to-School Organizing
As the summer draws to a close and the start of a new school year lies ahead, it's time to think about the challenging back-to-school season. Preparing for the return of students can be a daunting task, but with effective organizing strategies, teachers can set the...
Got Spring Fever?
As spring blooms and the weather shifts, I'm sure many of us are itching to step outside. I can only imagine how restless students, confined indoors, must feel! Spring beckons us to venture out, experience the blossoming world—not merely observe it through a window....
I’m Shelley from The Teaching Bank. I have taught 3rd, 4th, and 6th grades.
My goal is to provide lessons and units for K-12 that are practical and ready to teach with minimal prep needed.