Specialization and Division of Labor

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In Social Studies we have been learning about the economy. Students have realized it is nearly impossible (or efficient) to perform every task of a job by yourself. This became an interesting topic to discuss in class since my higher learners prefer to work alone. In their mind, they know they can do the job…

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My Advice To You…

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Thanks to Christi over at Ms. Fultz’s Corner for this informative linky party! I have had the pleasure of working with an abundant amount of up-and-coming teachers from local universities as well as career-changing adults through my classroom teaching position as well as an instructor, coach, and selector at TEACH Charlotte. I learn a lot…

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To Fail or Not To Fail Teachers?

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As you might already know, Educational Leadership is my “go-to” magazine for the latest trends in education. I have a monthly subscription and look forward to each new issue that arrives in my mailbox. One article that lit a fire in me, came from the November 2012 issue of EL “Teacher Evaluation: What’s Fair? What’s…

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In-House Field Trip

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Man oh man, do I have a post for you today!! I was lucky enough for an email to come across my inbox in the fall. We have limited field trips in my district and so when I saw an email about a field trip I got excited for an opportunity to bring learning to…

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Read Across America

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Many schools celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday Friday, March 1st. However; we had the opportunity for our local fire department to come read fire safety books to our students in honor of Read Across America day!  (some even squeezed in some Dr. Seuss!) She first read a book that outlined what to do if there is…

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Reading Celebration Day! *UPDATED*

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Original Post: Feb 19th, 2013 Updated Post: June 3, 2013 My school decided to have a reading celebration day last week. Our administration put a sign-up sheet outside their office door for staff members to sign up for them to come read to the class. My former student teacher stopped by to read to the…

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Freedom Train

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As a teacher, I try to maximize a learning experience by tying together multiple pieces in efforts to create a more comprehensive picture. One of the ways I recently did this was by signing up to attend a play based on a book, called “Freedom Train.” The book level is above my third graders’ reading…

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My Best Principal

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Have you heard of ASCD? [“ASCD is a membership organization that develops programs, products, and services essential to the way educators learn, teach, and lead.”] I receive their magazine “Educational Leadership” monthly. At the end of the magazine, there is a section called, “Tell Me About A Time…” where readers (just like us!) can write…

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Note-Taking

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I am making a radical statement today: Taking notes is a lost art, but a life skill (at least in elementary school). It is important for numerous reasons and I am full of conviction to teach this strategy correctly to my kiddos. In order to learn new information a person has to gather it together…

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Ode to my 100th Post

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Hip Hip Hooray!!  This is my 100th post since the conception of “Always A lesson” blog. I am so happy I have arrived at this milestone. I have learned a lot about blogging and teaching through this reflective hobby of mine. I can only hope my readers have benefited as well! In honor of my…

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