Teaching

Raising independent learners comes from more than how you teach. In fact, as Dennis Dinoia explains in his new book, TEACH: Creating Independently Responsible Learners, it’s more about how you don’t teach than how you do.

Find out about task based learning, a collaborative and engaging language learning method that will shake up your lessons and jolt students out of boredom.

Need to bring in some extra cash this summer? Check out these 7 ways teachers can earn money in the summer without a lot of effort!

By implementing more wait time, or the time you wait before calling on a student to answer a question, you give ALL students a chance to excel.

You’ve heard the term: guided reading.  Maybe you’ve even been asked to do it (even though you’re not 100% sure what it is).  Do you need some guidance on guided reading? We’ve got you covered! Guided Reading: What Is It? Guided reading is focused reading instruction guided by the teacher.  It is ideally one-on-one, but …

Give your students a chance to explore their creativity with these fun 25 story starters for kids! They’re perfect for upper elementary!

Want to add some learning fun to your daily lessons? Check out how to use fun facts in the classroom and keep your students engaged!

Standing all day to teach can take a toll! Invest in one (or more!) of the best shoes for teachers to keep your feet healthy and happy!

Keep learning your craft by reaching for a book! Check out the BEST professional development books for teachers and grow your skills today!

Self-care for teachers isn’t a luxury. It’s a necessity and one that teachers often forego. Here’s why you need it and how to do it.

S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G. How do you turn this core subject into a fun and refreshing part of your homeschool day? Try these fun ways to learn spelling words! How to Teach Spelling Everyone knows the importance of teaching reading, but is teaching spelling really necessary? Surely a child will learn how to spell simply by reading, right? …

It’s 2020 and anything can happen, but one thing we know will go right is Amazon’s Prime Days on October 13th and 14th! Prime Day in October Typically held in July, Prime Day in 2020 has moved to October 13th and 14th – just in time for holiday shopping awesomeness! Here at Mama Teaches, we …

Minecraft: Education Edition is a great resource to add to your education arsenal! It’s a fun option for engaging children in game-based, student centered learning. Minecraft games are fun and educational. This edition complements core subjects like math and reading while immersing learners in imaginative environments! Some of the cool things students can do are: …

So you have decided to start homeschooling. Welcome! If you’re not sure how to homeschool or you’re just looking for ideas and support, here’s where you need to be. I’ve compiled the most helpful homeschool articles from the site right here just for you. Join Our Homeschool Community As always, if you have any questions …

Whether you’re doing distance learning or don’t have the school budget to take a big field trip, these virtual field trip ideas are a great alternative to visiting places in person. What Are Virtual Field Trips? Traditional field trips require a lot of planning and preparation. Virtual field trips, on the other hand, are quick, …

Make the most of your kids’ toys with these LEGO STEM activities for kids of all ages! If your kids are anything like mine, then there are LEGOs in every nook and cranny of your home!  LEGOs are endless in our house, so we decided to find a new way to use them in our …

Anxiety is classified as a behavioral disorder that is often co-occurring with other conditions. It is one of the most common behavioral disorders in children and is on the rise as more demands for academic and recreational excellence are placed on our kids. There are many different anxiety disorders including: separation anxiety disorder social phobia …

Teaching kids to vary their writing with other ways to say said can change an average writer into an excellent one. I’ve always found that dialogue is one of the most challenging things to teach in writing. Learning how to convey emotions and tone in conversations isn’t always easy – especially for young writers. One …

As a former classroom teacher, I wasn’t too worried about how to teach my children when we started homeschooling. I figured that teaching everything from Kindergarten through 8th grade gave me plenty of wiggle room in terms of being able to homeschool them for awhile. But, aside from the always asked socialization question, the question …

It is true what they say, by not learning from history we are doomed to repeat it, so it is a good idea that we make history interesting for our little people so they can learn from the past. For kids especially, history doesn’t have to be about reading boring textbooks or memorizing rote facts, …