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.
Why do four-day school weeks ALWAYS feel like SEVEN? I know it can’t be just me that feels this way… Last week was one of those weeks where all that was crammed into four days, almost sent me right over the edge. State testing arrived, …
I have just returned from the fiery pits of homework hell! OK, maybe that statement is a tiny bit dramatic! I am, however, currently priding myself on the fact that homework is officially finished for the moment within my household. I have no idea what …
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 …
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