Teacher Idea Factory
As we roll into mid-December, the holiday parties kick into overdrive. Whether it be with a classroom full of kids, with your favorite school staff members, or at home, a few simple additions can add some extra spice to any holiday shindig. With this said, I recently scoured the Oriental Trading
I am coming at you today with a totally new narrative writing idea. It’s an idea that not only challenges and engages kids, but it also downright excites them. I’ve seen these lessons play out in oodles of classrooms throughout my area (2nd-5th grade) and it’s a winner EVERY SINGLE TIME. I
December is my absolute favorite in the classroom. Engagement is at an all time high and themed learning is kicked into high gear. I don’t know about you, but other than the good old Gingerbread Man, the main focus during the “holiday run” is Christmas Around the World! It’s such an
I know I always seem to start off a post exclaiming that time has flown by. Well, today isn’t any different except that these past two weeks were extra zippy. Seriously folks. I looked up and we were already rollin’ into ANOTHER Friday. I love those kind of weeks. It
As I sat down to plan out my holiday run with my firsties, my head started to spin a bit. Even though planning for this fun season is exciting, it can be a bit overwhelming. I found myself asking, “With only three weeks until Christmas Break, how am I going
How in the world are we already at the end of the first trimester and rollin’ into Turkey Break? I know I ask similar questions quite a bit on here (it must be my old age), but time just seems to be zooming by these days. Despite the lack of
Alright my friends. We are almost there. Do you see the light at the end of the tunnel? It’s faint, but it’s there . . . I can make out a little gleam 🙂 This is one of the toughest weeks of the whole year, but it always seems to
Before I get down to business, there is a big question to ask. Well, how was it? I am definitely still full, but the smile is still on my face. It was a nice little Turkey Day with family and friends. Just how I like it 😉 Now that we
I am going to be honest and say that I really don’t know the best way to get up and going again. Everything feels so different and my heart is still so heavy. However, after taking the weekend to reflect and grieve, I want to take a small step forward.
I know. I know!!! Three little letters sum up everything that needs to be said about K Dolling and Teacher Idea Factory . . . MIA! Sorry guys, but between multiple house guests, a whirlwind weekend trip to Mexico for an amazing wedding, Christmas time at school, and my everyday