by Dr. Tonja Irvine | Oct 3, 2016 | Backstage Pass to Teaching, Featured
Do you find parent-teacher conferences to be difficult? Often times I hear teachers complain that talking to parents is draining and that they struggle to help parents understand their concerns without offending them. Parent conferences are a necessary part of our job...
by Dr. Tonja Irvine | Sep 15, 2016 | Featured, Math
Are you looking for new ways to help your students with multiplication? This post is for you! Over my years in third grade I have practiced multiplication in many different ways. Today I want to show you some things that have helped my students to be...
by Dr. Tonja Irvine | Aug 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
I’m super excited to slide down to first grade this year! I’ve waited seven years to go back to my favorite grade level! Today I’m taking you on a tour of my first grade classroom and the different things I have going on in the room. My...
by Dr. Tonja Irvine | Aug 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
Let’s talk flexible seating! One of my favorite additions to my room this year are my tire seats. Tire seats are SUPER easy to make! Follow the simple steps below to make your own today!The steps are simple, but let’s start with what you...
by Dr. Tonja Irvine | Aug 1, 2016 | Backstage Pass to Teaching
Hi there! Many of us have taught for awhile, and many of you come to my blog to see my joint blog series for new teachers and you may be brand spanking new to teaching this year. Today, I want to talk to those who may have taught for a year or two, but you...
