Looking for the most comfortable pair of teacher shoes for a full day of teaching? I've got you! If you want to read all about my top picks, you can click here, but I do have an absolute favorite to share with you right now. These are the shoes I reach for when my feet are tired, … [Read more...]
Donors Choose Works!
What would you love to have for your classroom? Create Your Project Thinking about creating your first project on Donors Choose? Please don't be afraid to jump in and go for it! Submit your first project and you'll see how fun and easy it is! Donors Choose is constantly … [Read more...]
Helping Struggling Writers
This past year was particularly challenging. If you are currently in the classroom, you know what I mean! Two areas where my students struggled were grammar and writing mechanics. I found that I had to backtrack and review some writing basics before I could expect them to dig … [Read more...]
Stop! Before you buy your first pair of Rothy’s, read this!
Referral Link I may have a few pairs of Rothy’s… Okay, I do have a few pairs of Rothy’s, but I really do love to be comfortable while I’m teaching all day and these shoes feel like slippers. After more than 20 years of teaching, I no longer wear heels to school. Nope. No way. … [Read more...]
Have you heard? ELA Next Generation Learning Standards are Here!
Change is inevitable in education. However, it often seems the changes we want are slow to come and the changes we can do without are numerous and frequent. Am I right? If you're a teacher in New York State you're probably aware of the changes being made to our learning … [Read more...]