This year was like a roller coaster ride, speeding by, taking us through loops, making us scream, and ending with a sudden stop. It’s that s...

It’s time for another Book Bite!  If you enjoyed Book Bite #1 based around Alex Latimer’s, Lion vs. Rabbit and Book Bite #2 focused o...

Running out of ideas for ways to kick start your school day? Many schools are encouraging activities that allow more conversations among stu...

As a kid, I remember having so many random thoughts. Things like “I wonder what my teacher’s pajamas look like,” or “I wonder what fish do a...

We are always looking for a new way to start our mornings, (our first graders get tired of worksheets!) so we came up with “Tell me Tuesday....

The joy that students have during this time of year is undeniable. I gladly nurture it using some exciting projects in the classroom. A few ...

This is one of my favorite bulletin board ideas. A few years ago I’d been looking for a new way to involve parents in our class’ hallway dis...