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Easy Planning for Next School Year as Summer Break Approaches

Posted on April 26, 2023March 19, 2023 by Michele Luck

We all know that summer break is a time to recharge, reflect, and prepare for the upcoming year. However, it's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that summer break is a time to disconnect from our responsibilities. While...Read More

Five Reasons to Use a Simple Unit or Lesson Plan

Posted on November 22, 2022December 18, 2022 by Michele Luck

Organization is everything. Along those lines, planning for your classes is the organization that can make a huge difference in success or failure for you or your students. These five reasons to use a simple unit or lesson plan will...Read More

Planning for the New Semester in the Secondary Classroom

Posted on December 20, 2021December 19, 2021 by Michele Luck

Starting off the new year with a new semester is a great opportunity to reset your classroom expectations and get started on creating the classroom climate you want for you and your students. Planning for the new semester is key...Read More

The Well-Managed Classroom: Tips & Tricks for Classroom Management

Posted on May 21, 2020July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

While you are making the most of your summer break and planning ahead to next school year, it may also be beneficial to consider classroom management. As with all things planning, nailing down your classroom management goals and techniques early...Read More

Making Use of Summer Break: Planning through the Summer

Posted on May 14, 2020July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

Though this school year ended non-traditionally for most schools in America, and even around the world, you may already be stressing about next year. In fact, you may be stressing more this summer than you normally would as plans for...Read More

Monday Mapping: Getting Back in the Routine to Work

Posted on July 20, 2015July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

Summer vacation was wonderful! We traveled the U.S. and Europe, and wrapped it up with a super visit with my daughter and grandbaby! But now, it's time to get back to work. Now, take into consideration that I always think...Read More

Quick Thought Thursday: Passing the Teaching Test

Posted on January 29, 2015July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

In the secondary setting, we are often left to our own vices in our classrooms until the end of January. It is then we start hearing more and more about year end assessments and state mandates for student success. Our...Read More

Are You Ready for Back to School?

Posted on July 23, 2014July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

Are you ready to go back to school? It's almost that time again! Time to go back into that classroom, to get things cleaned and organized, and to plan out all the great lessons you will teach in the coming...Read More

Thinking About Next Year?

Posted on May 15, 2013July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

For many, this school year hasn't yet ended, but this is the PERFECT time to begin your planning for next year. And, while many of you are screaming that you need your break first, I argue this will help you...Read More