My students and I are currently in Crunch Mode… unfortunately, this does NOT mean that we spend the day doing stomach crunches or eating Crunch bars … although I wouldn’t…
One of my favorite science units to teach in the spring is my All About Plant Unit! I can’t help it… I just love a good read aloud for teaching about plants, and…
Anytime there’s a break from our regular classroom routine, there’s a period of re-adjustment. Winter Break is no different! After spending a few weeks going to sleep at who knows what…
Grading is one of those tasks we have a love-hate relationship with… There’s nothing better than grading students work and seeing how far they’ve come. At the same time, there’s nothing…
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.…
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…
