Category: Teaching

10 Tips on Surviving the First Week at College

Last year, I discussed a few tips on how to be successful in the college classroom to get the grades to succeed [Here: Bookworm’s Classroom Tips for College Freshmen], in terms of what professors expect from students. Attending a university to get an education is an enormous decision. The first week on campus, for many students,… Continue reading 10 Tips on Surviving the First Week at College

8 Classroom Tips for College Freshman

 My day job includes teaching freshman writing; over the past five years, I’ve simplified a few key things that, while simple, are important for success in the college classroom.  If you’re headed out for your first time in the college classroom, keep these in mind (and please, please, don’t use the “my laptop exploded” homework… Continue reading 8 Classroom Tips for College Freshman

Barrington Gifts Tote Review

[This is not a paid endorsement; I’m just sharing tote bag information since I couldn’t find many reviews when researching this bag.] I’d seen many bloggers link to Barrington Gifts as their new favorite tote bag. As I browsed the website, I saw several totes that I thought would be great for my daily use and… Continue reading Barrington Gifts Tote Review

Getting Ready for Kindergarten? Tips + Supply List

My mother is a 20 + year veteran kindergarten teacher and is also working towards a doctorate in education (focusing on kindergarten readiness).  Since my son will be going to kindergarten in a year, we’ve have many conversations about kindergarten readiness.  It’s useful to hear the teacher’s thoughts on what a child needs when entering… Continue reading Getting Ready for Kindergarten? Tips + Supply List