In the 18 years I’ve been teaching, I’ve tried all sorts of behavior management systems. I’ve had the kids pull cards. I’ve tried the marbles in a jar. One year…
Every year I have at least 1 or 2 students with really poor handwriting. You know, the students that like to write ONEREALLYLONGWORDWITHOUTANYSPACESINBETWEENANDINALLCAPS! How about the students whose letters always seem…
Did you know that September 21st is known around the world as International Peace Day or World Peace Day? I didn’t… and I’m actually embarrassed to admit that this is…
Hello everyone! ARE YOU REAAADDDY!!! It is Finally here! Today I am linking with Laura from Where the Magic Happens, Krista from Teaching Momster, and Lisa from PAWsitively Teaching! I…
Are you ready for some more SAVINGS? For one day only (today 8/19), EVERYTHING in my TPT store will be marked down 28% when you enter the promo code MORE15!…
Last week I spent the day with my younger brother helping him set up his very FIRST classroom… I am so EXCITED for him and thrilled that he’s also going…
Welcome to our last week of the Back to School in a flash link-up! This weeks topic is all about student engagement and what I do in my class to…
Welcome back for Week 3 of the Back to School in a Flash link up and giveaway! This week the focus is on one of my favorite topics CLASSROOM DECOR!!!!!…
Back to School is such a stressful time for teachers… And if you’re a mom (like I am) we also have to worry about buying uniforms, supplies, backpacks, lunch boxes,…
For the past few years, I’ve noticed that many of my 3rd graders start off the year with few to any problem solving skills. If they have a problem with…