Start a New School Year
Start a New School Year Starting a new school year is an opportunity to begin again for everyone: teachers, students, staff, parents, bus drivers . . . It's an opportunity…
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August 8, 2022
Classroom Organization Tips
Classroom Organization Organizing a classroom space requires thought, time, and tips. I have put together my best tips to help you organize your classroom, supplies, and the famous classroom library! …
August 1, 2022
Back to School Tips
Back to School Prep Time It's that time of the year!! Back to School specials, supplies, and surprises!! How do you get ready for your Back to School excitement? What…
July 23, 2022
Reflecting on Teaching
Reflecting on teaching is a process effective teachers engage throughout the year. This post discusses reflecting on teaching from a school year to plan an effective new school year.
July 16, 2022
Curriculum Map: Everything You Need to Know
Have you ever started a school year and were swamped with 1,000+ things to get done? I'm sure designing a yearlong curriculum map was probably not at the top of…
July 5, 2022
My Top 10 Tips for Self Care
Self Care ~ What is it? How often do we take that moment to do something that makes us happy? Most of us are juggling several roles: mom/dad, wife/husband, brother/sister,…
March 9, 2022
The 2020 Schooling Debate
The Great Debate of 2020 Reopening schools . . . the ongoing educational debate that students, parents, teachers, and policymakers are going through has heated discussions in all groups. Although…
November 23, 2020
Back to School Lessons for Traditional and Virtual Learners
Lessons: Start the New Year Starting a new school year involves careful planning. During that first week of school there are expectations that need to be set, routines practiced, pre-assessments…
August 23, 2020
How to Start a New School Year Off Right!​
New Year: Back to School Time! Beginning a new school year in the middle of a health pandemic is going to be a unique experience. How is your district reopening…
July 26, 2020
Reopening Schools During a Health Pandemic – COVID-19
Reopen Schools Have you started thinking about returning to school this fall? There are many questions about reopening plans and learning options. Districts across the nation are considering various aspects…
July 15, 2020
Fun on July 4th!
A summer holiday is a perfect time to bring friends and family together to celebrate our freedoms. Use these post ideas to get your successful celebration started!!
June 30, 2020
An Alaska Adventure!
School is out and summer always brings an opportunity for experiential learning and adventures. Even teachers appreciate this time to rejuvenate their brains and body and hangout with family!! Therefore,…
June 28, 2020
Many Thanks for a Great Year!
It is hard to believe that we are nearing the end of the school year. We continue to monitor life around the nation and our world, checking in on the…
May 18, 2020
Donors Choose Anonymous Donor
I have some EXCITING news!!! A few weeks ago, Donors Choose contacted me to invite participation in a pilot program to support distance learning. I completed the application, sent it…
April 28, 2020
Distance Learning in Full Swing
How is school going? We are in full swing with distance learning, remote learning, online learning, homeschool learning . . . however you'd like to refer to our learning environment,…
April 16, 2020