Things I Wish I Knew | Real Advice for New Educators
Things I Wish I Knew My First Year Teaching: Real Advice for New EducatorsJun 25, 2025 • By Debbie Bagley NEWSLETTER Starting a teaching career can be both exhilarating and…
Debbie Bagley is a teacher advocate at Studies Weekly. She has worked in the education field for over 15 years and is especially passionate about teaching character education and social studies.
Ways to Bring the Science of Reading to Life in Your Classroom
How to Bring the Science of Reading to Life in Your ClassroomJun 02, 2025 • By Debbie Bagley NEWSLETTER If you’ve been in any kind of education circle, you’ve probably…
Using Music to Teach Social Studies | Studies Weekly
Social Studies Soundtracks: Using Music to Teach Social StudiesMay 2, 2025 • By Debbie Bagley NEWSLETTER At first glance, social studies and music might seem like two separate subjects, but…
Classroom Behavior Management Ideas to Try
Classroom Behavior Management Ideas to TryMar 28, 2025 • By Debbie Bagley NEWSLETTER Teaching children to manage their emotions is essential in the 21st century. A unique and effective way…
The Impact of a Teacher
The Impact of a TeacherMar 03, 2025 • By Debbie Bagley “You may not always see it, but your presence in this world has left ripples far beyond what you…
Picture This: Using Bilateral Drawing to Recenter and Destress
Picture This: How Bilateral Drawing Can Help You Recenter and Relieve StressFeb 3, 2025 • By Debbie Bagley Because classroom behavior issues continue to rise in frequency, I am constantly…
Community and Classroom Connections
Building Community and Classroom Connections in the New YearJan 06, 2025 • By Debbie Bagley It can be difficult to adjust back to school after the holidays. To curb burnout…
Student Engagement Learning Games
Game On! Learning Games to Elevate Student EngagementDec 06, 2024 • By Debbie Bagley I love to hear ways teachers make learning engaging and fun by adding elements of gamification…
Fine Motor Magic: Activities to Strengthen Little Hands
Fine Motor Magic: Activities to Strengthen Little HandsNov 07, 2024 • By Studies Weekly Hello everyone! I hope you all are doing well! I was recently talking with a…
Play-Based Learning Activities to Try This Fall
Play-Based Learning Activities to Try This FallOct. 7, 2024 • By Debbie Bagley Play-based learning is a teaching method that gives children opportunities to explore and engage in joyful hands-on…