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.
After teaching for 15 years, I think the greatest impact on my teaching occurred when my oldest son, Brennan, was born. I feel like I am a compassionate and understanding soul, but nothing made me more compassionate and understanding than having my boy, followed by …
Your school year has begun, and you have a new crew of students that you are working to learn more about every day! You have created a seating chart, learned student names, taught those first lessons, and things seem off to a successful start. Then …
The end of another school year is quickly arriving and there are a bazillion things to do before your students pack up their belongings and leave your classroom for the final time. I find this time of year to be a complete blur despite having …
What kind of music do you like to listen to? Do you play music in your classroom? I LOVE music and I find that I am playing it at all times! Instead of the TV going on full blast in our house we listen to …
As I reflect back on my own learning I had some AMAZING teachers. It all began in kindergarten with Mrs. Shea. The best thing about kindergarten in Granville, Massachusetts was that I had a jungle gym inside my classroom. I wished I had that “center” …
With the beginning of the school year comes excitement, anxiety, and a yearning for wanting order as soon as possible. While classroom and behavior management differs greatly in the various school and classroom settings, it is an essential component to running a successful learning environment …
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