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
There’s a monkey on your head! You shoe is untied! Knock, knock…!!! You guessed it. April Fools day is a comin’ to the primary classroom and the kids are going to be dishin’ out all sorts of high quality jokes. With this said, why not turn the tables on our
Alright, all you alls . . . I did it. Oodles of people asked, and well . . . we aim to please over here at the Factory. Yup. I created a Growing Bundle for the Sentence Writing Warm-Ups. They were such a hit in January, I just couldn’t sit
Merry Weekend! We made it and we’re still standing. That first week back in the saddle is always so tough. I absolutely love seeing all of the little kiddies and getting back into the swing again, but boy this week sure does have you runnin’ to keep up. I managed
Well, it’s here folks. The last day of our glorious vacation. It’s been a marvelous 2 weeks off and I can’t complain. We went to Reno, ate the most amazing meals, saw oodles of friends, and had such fun with the family. However, when that alarm clock sounds at 5:15
I just can’t handle that glazed over look that many kiddos get during the writing block. It breaks my heart. Writing is by far my FAVORITE THING to teach and it was the crux of my first degree – Journalism. There is something about playing with words that pumps me
It’s a miracle. I finally uploaded my punctuation packet. The poor thing had been patiently waiting by the side of my computer . . . just longing to be edited since I printed out the last page of my “sloppy copy” back in late July. I guess this means I am finally
I am teaming up with the eva fabulous Cheryl over at Primary Graffiti to help her get her annual Postcard Exchange up and running. For the past 6 years Cheryl has hosted this wonderful event . . . I found out about it last year and I am in L-O-V-E!
I had to get a jump on St. Patrick’s Day a little early because I will be breaking into school this weekend to hang my special March bulletin board. This “Lucky Me” write cracks me up each and every year and it’s oh so telling 🙂 I have perfected this bulletin
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.