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Every teacher loves their EXPO dry erase markers. Even more? Their dry erase board. But what happens if you don’t have access to whiteboards in your classroom? Surely, the love affair between teachers and their EXPO markers must continue in some fashion? These ten alternatives to whiteboards will have you falling in love with EXPO markers all over again- and… Read More
One of my biggest complaints about teaching in the classroom is time. Or really, the lack thereof… time is precious. Talking/assessing seem to take up a lot of my precious time. So…do you need to cut down on talking time in your classroom? What about the time you take to assess your students? We can solve two problems with one… Read More
The end of the year is always the hardest part of the school year. You’re tired, the kids are crazy. Everyone just seems to want to get to summer. I hated the end of the year. This past year, I decided I was going to change that. I wanted my kids to be engaged (and myself) all the way to… Read More
Every once in a while a product comes along that takes your breath away. It makes you say, “YAAAAAAASSSSSS! Where have you been all my life?” For me, this came in the form of a marker. More specifically, an EXPO Maker. Not just any old EXPO Dry Erase Marker… this one is a teacher’s dream come true! Please note… Read More
I open my mouth to review the directions that are written on the board when it starts. It’s a low hum at first, almost unnoticed. I could ignore it… what’s one whisper in the hustle of a classroom day? But then there’s a swell in the noise. It’s no longer a low whisper, but a steady rumble. Like a stream… Read More
Somewhere along the way, data became a four-letter word. I’m sure it all started back when lawmakers became more focused on test scores and less on students…and High Stakes Testing became the only thing that only mattered… but somewhere along the way, data became a word that was like nails on a chalkboard for teachers. When I talk to teachers… Read More