Fifth Grade Back to School Starting the school year with a theme is a great idea! Not a decor theme, while that can be fun, but something meaningful students can hold onto as the year progresses. Choosing the right theme, may be more important this year than ever. “Be A … [Read more...]

First, let me just say, I’m not sure who loves Flashlight Friday more, me or the kids! In my class, I use Flashlight Friday as a reward. My class earns minutes for positive behavior. Basically anything I “catch” them doing that’s positive. Then, on Friday (usually once per … [Read more...]

Why using writing projects will benefit your students Why should you be using writing projects with your class? Let's dig into this a bit and see how you can support developing writers and have fun doing it! First of all, what is a writing project? Well, to me a writing … [Read more...]

Essential Tips for Teachers During Covid-19 It's difficult to imagine how life will look when we emerge from our pandemic isolation. The world will be different, in both good and bad ways. There will be consequences, far reaching. I never thought I'd see a pandemic in my … [Read more...]

Spring, family, internet access, Grocery delivery, Amazon, books, TV, toilet paper, hugs, fresh air, daffodils, iPhones, healthcare workers, information, Lysol, cars, pharmacies, police officers, truck drivers, email, apps, online shopping, meditation, friends, funny memes, … [Read more...]