Sometimes I like to break away from the typically “teacher blog” and share other fun activities and experiences. This section of my blog includes all of those posts that don’t focus exclusively on teaching.
After years in the middle school classroom, I have a good sense of what rewards actually motivate students. While there is plenty of debate about whether candy should be allowed in classrooms, there is no doubt that certain candy brands are more popular with middle …
Teacher Appreciation Week rolls around every May, and the question is always the same: What do you actually get a teacher? I have been on the receiving end of 25 years of handmade cards, sticky-note poems, and the occasional gas-station gift card. I love every …
I feel like it was Halloween was only a few weeks ago and now Valentine’s Day is already here. Where does the time go? Before long, we will be gearing up for the 4th quarter and the excitement of the summer. Mind blown! On Friday …
Are you looking for a fun activity to try at your next holiday classroom party? This Saran Wrap ball game is an absolute blast for all ages. Your student will love furiously unwrapping the ball to unlock the candy and prizes you have hidden inside. …
If you are looking for teaching tips and perfect classroom ideas, this is not the week! I am still trying to figure out how to squeeze in DRAs, complete progress monitoring, and grade 75-writing journals without schlepping them all home… Two wins for my week: …
You know those movies and books like Adventures in Babysitting (I am dating myself) or Cat in the Hat, where the kids go on a wild adventure, but as soon as the parents’ car pulls in the driveway, the kids are in their beds, no …
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