Posts by Gretchen Schultek Bridgers
Advice for New Teachers
Thanks to Stephanie at Teaching in Room 6 (click pic above for website) for her super helpful linky! 1. Lesson Plans- remember they are a guide. Do not feel like you have to follow them to a “T.” In fact, if you’re constantly staring at them as you teach, you are losing the kids. If…
Read Full PostStaff Jeans Incentive
DENIM Fridays!!! Man oh man does this motivate me to make it through the week and do my best each day. It is quite the reward for me and shows appreciation for what we do each and every day. At my last school we could wear jeans every Friday with our school t shirt. Plus…
Read Full PostGuest Post: Guided Reading
Help me welcome a dear family friend and talented educator as my very first guest author on Always A Lesson! STARRING Jenny Stone Schardt Hey there! My name is Jenny and I’m from Glen Allen, Virginia, a suburb of Richmond. I’m currently a stay at home mom to Jack {6}, Charlie {4} and Lizzy {2} but prior…
Read Full PostSocial Studies & Science
As a child I did not enjoy Science or Social Studies because I had a hard time relating to the concepts being taught. I was disinterested in the content too, I can’t lie! But, as I got older I began to wonder why I thought those topics were so hard to understand. After all, with…
Read Full PostThe Effect of Feedback
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…
Read Full PostMy Teaching Story
Thanks Janaye for this unique linky party! It is always a good thing to remember where you came from- no matter how good or bad, big or small. Please link up and share your story! We all come to the classroom with a story. Some are similar to others while some are very distinctive. What’s…
Read Full PostCarolina Blogger Meet Up!
Calling all teacher and blogger friends in the area… come on out for a good ‘ol networking (well, socializing) time!! Please visit Hope at 2nd Grade Shenanigans for details! Hope to see you there 🙂
Read Full PostTell Me More…! (Please)
Thank you Amy over at “Step Into 2nd Grade with Mrs. Lemons” for this cool linky party where teacher bloggers are sharing some pretty interesting facts about themselves. We are all professional educators, but being relateable and personable is what makes us GREAT! So here goes nothin’…. (sorry if you have heard some of these…
Read Full PostAnother Award…allllright! :)
Thanks to Stacey at for the Liebster Award! This award is special because it goes out to NEW bloggers (200 or less followers). Plus, it has a pretty cool meaning: The award is named for the German word “Liebster,” which translates to “beloved” or “favorite”. Here are the rules: 1. Link back to the person…
Read Full Post*100 Followers* Freebie!
Thank you to my 100 followers! Here is a smorgasbord of Freebies! Enjoy 🙂 (click on image) Welcome Back letter to students [word doc] Professional Education Resume Format Example [word doc] Literacy Center Response Graphic Organizer [power point]
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