Science labs can get a little messy sometimes! And I don’t know about you, but I get a little nervous about my kids dirtying their school clothes during our labs. I mean you never know what’s going to permanently stain their uniforms, right? That’s why this year I’ve decided to eliminate the stress by having my kiddos DESIGN and MAKE their own lab coats. I figured it would be a great activity to incorporate into Back To School week! It’s…
As much as I love the Spring Time, I hate the fact that it’s also a reminder that state testing is right around the corner. Unfortunately, it’s not something that…
During the month of April when things get pretty hectic due to state testing, I like to plan fun science lessons! And with Earth Day just around the corner what…
We all know that it’s important to keep the lines of communication open with our student’s parents. But how do we do this when our time is limited? One way I’ve…
Hi there, Friends! Last week I decided to tackle fractions on a number line. I’ll admit it… I was a bit nervous planning for the week! I mean having taught…
Being a teacher and a mom is NO.EASY.TASK!!! I mean motherhood alone is exhausting and challenging! Now try adding another 8 hours of teaching children into the mix and it’s…
Have you ever had that student that reads beautifully, but can’t seem to answer questions about the text? The one that leaves everyone in awe everytime they read because of their fluency…
Being a teacher requires not only A LOT of patience and time but a few tricks of the trade in order to stay somewhat sane (LOL)… Without it, it’s very…
A few years ago when I decided to make the switch from liquid glue to glue sticks, I thought I was getting rid of all the issues I had with…
When my husband and I first got married, I cooked EVERY. SINGLE. NIGHT! I loved to cook… I can remember spending hours searching through recipe books and magazines looking for…
