Resourceaholic

MARCH 8, 2025

The job market for maths teachers is particularly busy between January and May. Many of my readers might be in the process of applying for jobs and going for interviews. I sometimes get emails asking for advice so I thought it might be helpful to share some general advice here. I wish someone had told me these things in my first few years in the profession!

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Hey, Mike Alpert!

MARCH 8, 2025

Hello! Spring break is almost here, and let’s be honest—everyone is feeling it. The sun is shining (or at least trying to), attention spans are shrinking, and the energy levels are off the charts. This time of year always brings a mix of excitement and restlessness, but we’re in the home stretch! Hang in there, and know that all the effort you’re putting in still matters!

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Teach Your Kids

MARCH 8, 2025

Today is International Women’s Day, one of my favorite days of the year, not only for what it represents, but also because it happens to be my birthday. Over the past decade, I’ve noticed a profound shift in women’s entrepreneurship. Instead of competing for a limited number of opportunities, women are increasingly supporting and uplifting one another.

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The Moffatt Girls

MARCH 8, 2025

A well-structured writing center can be a game-changer for young learners, helping them bridge the gap between reading and writing. When designed with a phonics-based approach, writing centers provide students with the essential tools they need to build strong foundational literacy skills. One exceptional resource for this is the Phonics Writing Centers , which offers engaging, hands-on activities aligned with the Science of Reading.

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The Life of a Conflicted Teacher

MARCH 8, 2025

Daily writing prompt What movies or TV series have you watched more than 5 times? View all responses NOTE: This happens when you don’t have a writing routine, you miss a day. This was yesterday’s prompt, and I was writing, then school hit (long day), then after school hit (tired), then a cattle banquet hit (what?), and it was midnight. Grrrr.

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