- “yearbook mistakes to avoid”
- “what to check before submitting yearbook”
- “yearbook proofing tip
By Julie Faulkner March 11, 2026
Avoid common yearbook mistakes with five proofing steps that catch names, layout problems, grammar errors, and facts early so your pages are polished before submission.
A Better Way to Teach Claims, Counterclaims, and Rebuttals: Logical, Sophisticated Argument Writing
By Julie Faulkner February 16, 2026
A practical guide to teaching claims, counterclaims, and rebuttals with logic and sophistication, plus tools and strategies to help students write stronger arguments.
Why Paragraph of the Week Works & How to Use It in Your Classroom
By Julie Faulkner January 1, 2026
Discover why paragraph‑of‑the‑week routines improve constructed responses, deepen comprehension, and build confident writers in grades 6–12 through weekly practice. If you want, I can tailor one specifically to your blog title or audience tone.
how to teach a novel effectively | standards-based novel study | whole novels vs excerpts
By Julie Faulkner December 26, 2025
Teach whole novels with purpose. Learn why full books build stamina, deep thinking, and real literacy skills in a world obsessed with excerpts.
Homecoming & Spirit Week Costumes: Easy, Real-Life Outfit Ideas for Teachers
By Julie Faulkner September 22, 2025
Easy Spirit Week/Homecoming/School Dress Up Day costume ideas for teachers! Fun, last-minute dress-up day outfits you can pull from your own closet!
Discover yearbook theme ideas and development tips. Learn how to choose, design, and promote a meani
By Julie Faulkner September 2, 2025
Discover yearbook theme ideas and development tips. Learn how to choose, design, and promote a meaningful theme that tells your school’s unique story.
Setting Routines in a Yearbook Class: Practical Solutions for Common Challenges
By Julie Faulkner August 4, 2025
Set your yearbook class up for success at the beginning of the year with 5 essential routines—from bell ringers to file organization—that keep students focused, organized, and deadline-ready.
Back-to-School Teacher Tips Inspired by My Trip to NYC, Classroom Management, Classroom Culture
By Julie Faulkner July 22, 2025
Back-to-school teacher tips inspired by NYC! From classroom management to student engagement, here are 5 teaching strategies and creative ways to start the year strong that I learned from my trip to NYC!
No-Prep High School & Middle School ELA Bell Ringers for Every Day
By Julie Faulkner July 15, 2025
If you're an ELA teacher looking for consistent, no-prep bell ringers for the entire year for middle or high school students, this post is your goldmine. With 36 weeks of grammar practice, writing prompts, poetry analysis, or reading comprehension activities, you’ll have your entire year of bell ringers planned!
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