Who Doesn’t Love Chocolate?
One of my favorite (and my students') themes to explore every year was the Chocolate Theme. We would read The Chocolate Touch by Patrick Skene Catling: ...
The Answer to Lack of Social Studies Instruction More Tests?
I came across an article in the Omaha World-Herald titled "Teachers 'Say Social Studies Suffers'," and it really stirred up some strong emotions in me. While reading, I found myself in complete agreement regarding the sidelining of Social Studies due to the emphasis...
How Much Does it Cost You to Go Back to School?
Numerous stories highlight how much teachers personally invest in their classrooms. I'm sure this isn't news to you! And let's not forget about all the "off the clock" time teachers dedicate to preparing their classrooms! During the 1995-96 school year, I embarked on...
The Teaching Bank’s Most Frequently Asked Questions-FAQ
Frequently asked questions for viewers of The Teaching Bank resources on Teachers Pay Teachers.
The Overuse and Negative Impact of Standardized Testing
In the world of education, standardized tests have become the be-all and end-all. The purpose of these tests is to measure students' knowledge, skills, and abilities in various subjects. However, the overuse of standardized testing is causing more harm than good and...
Multiple Choice Questioning: Pros and Cons for Effective Assessment
Multiple-choice questioning is a popular form of assessment that has been widely used in educational settings for decades. While multiple-choice questions are easy to grade and score, they also have cons, making them suitable for some types of assessments and not for...
Overcoming Life’s Obstacles with a Friend at your Side.
Many kids can relate to Leigh’s feelings of loneliness, insecurity, sadness over a divorce, missing a parent, trying to find their way and/or talent, and having a beloved pet that gives them unconditional love. The universal relatability is what makes Dear Mr. Henshaw and Strider such wonderful novels to use in your classroom.
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.