The most wonderful part of teaching is learning. Every day I learn more and more from my STUDENTS. This section of my site features my strategies for connecting and engaging students in the classroom.
Today is our last official day of summer, it is incredibly hard to believe that 77 days have come and gone and tomorrow we tackle another school year. As a teacher-mom I always wonder what will walk through that classroom door. I would love to …
I recently read a blog post that bashed, sledgehammered, bludgeoned the idea of taking recess away from students. I GET it, recess is an essential component of our students’ school day. Our students look forward to this energy-expending time of day. They need time to …
The end of year chaos is inevitable. There is only one of you and stuff just needs to get done. PERIOD. Days are jam-packed and evenings are full of planning, organizing, and preparing. There is always one more gift or school item to purchase, one …
A little over three years ago after having my third child, I did something that I never thought I would do, I left my 6th grade teaching position. It was one of the hardest decisions that I have had to make as an adult. I ADORED …
Whether you have just started your teaching career or are a seasoned veteran, one thing is certain, the teaching profession is stress-filled. Every single day you wake up and begin preparing to bring the best you possible into your classroom. Public, parochial, inner city, suburban …
I have some AMAZING friends who work really hard to practice what they preach. One friend in particular inspires me every. single. day. In addition to being an incredible 6th grade math teacher, he began the non-profit Norwood Connection. I have a bazillion favorite stories …
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