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When you think back on your teaching career, chances are there’s one piece of advice that has stuck with you. The kind that plays in the back of your mind on a tough day, or gives you courage to try something new. Teachers pass down wisdom like it’s part of the curriculum, and often those little nuggets of advice make all the difference. Here are some of the best pieces of teaching advice shared by real teachers — along with how they put it into action. “You don’t have to be

The first few weeks of school are always a whirlwind. New students, fresh lesson plans, back-to-school nights, and a never-ending to-do list that seems to grow faster than you can check things off. If you’re already feeling stretched thin—take a deep breath. You’re not alone. Here are a few gentle reminders (and some practical tips) to help you manage the stress without letting it take over: 1. Don’t Panic When You Fall Behind Here’s the truth: you will fall behind at some po

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If you’ve been teaching for more than five minutes, you’ve probably realized that not every administrator is going to feel like your...

Hey teacher friends! Let’s talk about something that’s been around forever in the elementary classroom: sight words . You know—the little words like the, said, come, and what  that our students just have to recognize instantly if they’re ever going to build fluency. Lately, there’s been a lot of buzz around the Science of Reading , and some teachers wonder if sight word practice still belongs in a structured literacy classroom. The short answer? Yes—but maybe not in the way