What does a teacher's summer look like? Many use this time to become better teachers! Crazy, right? Here are some of my plans for these warm months. 1. Read! Kids Books Summer is a great time for me to get a jump start on chapter books that my 5th graders might be interested in during the … [Read more...] about A Teacher’s Summer
Back to School
Back to School Giveaway!
I know that some of you are already back in the classroom, while others are itching to get into your rooms and meet your new kiddos. I thought I would help a bit by jumpstarting your school year with a fun giveaway! Have you met the Trashy Crafter yet?? If not, you definitely need … [Read more...] about Back to School Giveaway!
5 Ways to Choose Partners in the Classroom
Choosing a partner can be a daunting task for teachers and students alike. A majority of the time I strategically choose partners for my students {depending on the task at hand} and there are times that I give them the a free choice option. Sometimes, however, it is just easier if it is … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Choose Partners in the Classroom
*Updated* The Calendar Notebook
It's the moment you've all been waiting for...the Calendar Notebook is ready for the 2015-2016 school year! If you purchased it last year, all you need to do is head over to my store and re-download it {for FREE}! A few summers ago, I thought about something that didn't work quite right for … [Read more...] about *Updated* The Calendar Notebook
Classroom Reveal!
And I'm back to school! Week one was a bit of a doozy. There is definitely a learning curve to becoming a mom and a teacher at the same time {especially after not working for 7 months}. Week two was awesome and I am absolutely loving my class! Before: And … [Read more...] about Classroom Reveal!
Back to School Tips & Tricks #1
It's that time of year again! Ever since I was a little girl, I've loved back-to-school. I don't know if it's the anticipation of seeing my friends, the excitement of learning new things or the thought of brand new school supplies. But, to this day, I get super excited when August … [Read more...] about Back to School Tips & Tricks #1