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.
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 …
The feelings of back to school time are so tough to pinpoint. There is the eagerness to learn all about that next class and the kind of crew it will be, the anticipation of meeting any new team or staff members, the thrill of finding …
Today I REALLY feel like I spent far TOO much time trying to re-invent the wheel. For whatever reason, I got into my mind that my format for lesson plans is insufficient. That they should look different, be in concise boxes, and somehow cuter than …
My husband made a request about two years ago that all kid’s shoes in the house need to be velcro because “it makes his life easier.” I get it! There are moments when we need to get out of the house quickly and tying shoes …
As a 6th grade teacher I find that I spend a HUGE portion of many of my days engaged in conflict management and resolution with my students. As early adolescents, my students are learning how to engage, interact, and navigate through daily experiences with peers, family, …
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