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  • Spelling the Same Words Over and Over for Students? Here’s a Simple Fix That Actually Works

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    Kale Fowler
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    I remember my first year teaching in the classroom like it was yesterday. My class would be in the middle of a writing project, and I’d be trying to help one student. Three others would come up to my desk: “How do you spell ‘beautiful’?” “What about ‘water’?” “Mrs. Strain, is it ‘f-r-e-i-n-d’ or ‘f-r-i-e-n-d’?”…

  • Student Behavior: How do I Assign Consequences?

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    Kale Fowler
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    When teachers start to feel their class management is lacking, it is important for them to step back and re-evaluate their boundaries and consequences. Consequences Will Not Be Effective Unless You Actually Assign Consequences The other day, I was driving home from a store and drove past a sign that said: “RIGHT LANE ENDS, MERGE…

  • To Teachers Addressing the Behavior

    To Teachers Addressing the Behavior

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    Kale Fowler
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    Let’s face it—students get into trouble. And when they get into trouble, you call it out. And suddenly, you’re the problem. It’s your fault. They did absolutely nothing wrong. “What did I do?!” “I didn’t do anything!” “Ugh!” It can make you feel frustrated, angry, weak, and small. But before you feel it, you should…

  • Designing the Yearbook Your Way

    Designing the Yearbook Your Way

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    Kale Fowler
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    What can you do to make sure your Yearbook crafting experience is a good one? Any shortcuts? Tricks? The Task of Creating the Yearbook Are you the Yearbook Committee chair? I didn’t know I was until a concerned parent asked about the yearbook. “When do I need to pay for it? Will there be one?”…

  • My First Steps into Teachers Pay Teachers

    My First Steps into Teachers Pay Teachers

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    Kale Fowler
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    Skyward Teaching is officially on Teachers Pay Teachers. Click here to read the whole story!

  • Are You Switching Grades This Year?

    Are You Switching Grades This Year?

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    Kale Fowler
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    Are you one of those teachers that are switching grades this year? Me too! In fact, I’ve switched positions every year I’ve taught. I officially began my teaching career as an ESL (English as a Second Language) certified teacher, working with multiple grades. I fielded questions about the new Amplify Curriculum our district started using,…

  • About Skyward Teaching

    About Skyward Teaching

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    Kale Fowler
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    Maybe you’re an educator. Or perhaps you’re a parent. You could even a friend of a friend, visiting this site because you’ve been watching those around you face an uphill battle. Teaching can be one of the most rewarding professions, but the cost it takes to get there can be taxing. Here at Skyward Teaching,…