Teacher Idea Factory
My all time favorite subject to teach is writing. It even edges out math in my book. I absolutely love the whole process. Watching the kids progress throughout the year keeps me coming back for more. It must be my journalism degree talking here . . . I’ve always loved
Holy end of the weekend, folks. Well, I am later than late with this Five For Friday post, but I am going to roll one out just the same. There’s nothin’ like pushing the limits of being “fashionably late” to the party 😉 ONE – FOOTBALL FUN I am all
We all know that when parents are actively involved in our school kids benefit. They get better grades, have more confidence, and become life-long learners. But getting parent involvement can be challenging and very time consuming. I am always on the lookout for tools that make it EASY to communicate
I am SO behind the eight ball on everything these days, so please excuse my tardy post. I couldn’t not show you my new digs and link up with my favorite ladies over at Blog Hoppin’ . . . it just took me a bit longer than expected to get
Well, well, well . . . HELLO SATURDAY. I know all you alls out there who are back in saddle are probably experiencing a very similar feeling now that the weekend has arrived. Mine is a cross between relief and an absolute love affair. Thank you sweet, weekend. I needed
I am not a crafty person by nature. Painting and I don’t really get along. Scrapbooking just ain’t my thing. I cannot draw to save my life. And, let’s be honest . . . I can’t visualize which colors and fonts will look good together until I actually see it.
I am coming at you today with a post about increasing student buy-in and driving long-term learning in the classroom. Here are 5 quick tips that have worked for me over the years. We all have different styles (mine is a little wilder than most), but I believe that these
Letter sound recognition and practice will never be the same with one simple addition to your routine.  I’m serious. Check out this idea that I pulled out of my fanny about 5 years ago.  Today, it has finally come full circle 🙂 It seems that I bring up being shoved
BACK TO SCHOOL Yep . . . I just said it out loud. Honestly, I can’t believe that I uttered that one without shuddering. This is a first for me in a LONG TIME. We are only 14 days away from that very first day back in the saddle, but
Don’t look up . . . I mean it. Just keep your head down and your eye on today! Do you know what’s here? A-A-A-A-August. Can you believe it? Where did the summer go? (Gosh . . . I am full of questions today). Anyway, as we cruise into this end