For several years, I had been wanting to change up the furnishings in my classroom. I kept seeing these cool "cafe/coffee shop" rooms that seemed to be a much nicer environment to learn in, never mind the hours I spend in my room as well. So I started collecting pieces from parent donations, garage… Continue reading Hygge and Harry Potter: Marrying my Love for HP with Flexible Seating in the Classroom
Category: Classroom
Didn’t I Teach You That? Realizing Your Child Might Not Be Ready to Adult
Imagine the horrifying moment in a parent's life when they realize their child doesn't know something really basic, say, where to put a stamp on an envelope (yep, that one is true). How about activating a credit card? (also true) You'd think the big white sticker on the front would be self-explanatory, wouldn't you? Or… Continue reading Didn’t I Teach You That? Realizing Your Child Might Not Be Ready to Adult
Grey’s & Gerber- Being an Expert is Easy
Over spring break, I started watching Grey's Anatomy from season 1, episode 1. I used to watch it, but I hadn't in years. Enter Netflix. I watched 13 seasons of this show before the end of our school year on May 25th. Yes, I have a problem, it's called the "watch next episode" button. The… Continue reading Grey’s & Gerber- Being an Expert is Easy
The 7th Circle of Hell: Is This the Way my Students Feel About my Class?
It's summer. This means my life is a whirlwind of oil changes, vet visits, dance practices and camps, college orientation...and then there are the REALLY awful ones. Like Discount Tire. And doctor's offices. In case you're still getting to know me, I should be very frank. Patience is not a virtue with which I have… Continue reading The 7th Circle of Hell: Is This the Way my Students Feel About my Class?
The Importance of Air: Are Your Students Getting What They Need?
Right now I'm sitting in my dining room, facing the television, writing this post. Sounds like a fairly pleasant morning, right? Well, factor in the fact that the A/C stopped working yesterday afternoon, and it makes what would have been a great morning an experience that you just have to bear until the repairman can… Continue reading The Importance of Air: Are Your Students Getting What They Need?