I was looking at the last date I wrote a blog post, and it was right before the pandemic hit. So much has happened since March 3rd of last year! Why have I waited so long? Well, I'll tell you, it's been HARD. Finishing out last school year was difficult, but I didn't know what… Continue reading I Miss Being a Teacher
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Surviving the fall- and other tough tasks
I usually use my blog to promote a TpT product or two. This is not one of those posts. Fall is a tough time for some teachers. There's the whole DEVOLSON thing (if you don't know what this is, look it up on Pinterest- you'll find some funny, and very true, stuff), plus the excitement… Continue reading Surviving the fall- and other tough tasks
Annotation Academy- Teach your kids to annotate right!
I can't believe we've been back in school for four weeks already. That was fast! I'm very pleased with the way this school year has started. The kids have been great so far, and everything seems to be running smoothly (knock on wood). One thing that has really helped is the way I decided to… Continue reading Annotation Academy- Teach your kids to annotate right!
Fighting Back to School Anxiety- One Day at a Time
It's that time again It's that time again, back to school. Whether you've already started back, like me, or you still have a few weeks of summer, back to school can be a stressful time for teachers. All kinds of things can start working in your brain, and if you have anxiety, it can be… Continue reading Fighting Back to School Anxiety- One Day at a Time
Classroom Reveal 2019
It's official- I'm addicted to classroom design. I love creating my own space, but I also love looking at the amazing designs of others. The Classroom Design Challenge from Building Book Love (aka Ashley Bible) was a great inspiration for me. You should check it out. It takes you through the process of really considering… Continue reading Classroom Reveal 2019