Anybody else tired of standardized testing? I feel like since spring break all I’ve done is make my students practice, practice, practice for our end of the year MAP Test. I feel kind of bad because we don’t…
We’ve had more snow days– MORE– which makes about… 24 days now. I’m pretty sick of snow and cold. Thanks to all the snow and such I’ve had a LOT of time to work on my stuff for…
The big day has finally arrived! I know it seems silly when other TPT creators have over 1000 followers– but to me 100 is a big deal. I am so excited that I’m hosting a giveaway! Check it…
It was a week of accomplishment for me! First, I finished a painting for the baby of a close friend: Next, I created a lot of various documents to use in my school’s Open House! Click on the…
I must be on some kind of school crafting roll– because today I completed another project! Celebration with a cup of coffee! Our grade (actually our entire elementary school) is doing this thing where we charge supply fees–…
I know that today marks the middle of July– which, for teachers, basically means the summer is over. I have been procrastinating beautifully on all things school related. Instead of schooling it up, here is how I spend…
I have been slaving away in my classroom– and I am finally seeing things come along! Our school-wide theme this year is camping. So I’ve scoured the internet for many different kinds of ideas ranging from owls to…
Well it has been QUITE a week. It’s so hard to believe summer is coming to a close. I hate to see it leave– and yet, I’m so ready for fall. The BEST weather EVER! This week I…
Today I convinced myself it was Thursday, July 12. The only problem? It was NOT July 12… It was, in fact, merely Wednesday the 11th. It seems that without school to keep me on my toes I tend…
As I continue to work on my school homework and the Writing Center in my classroom, I come to a lot of realizations… 1. I’m pretty sure I failed my students when it came to teaching them crucial…
Lately I’ve been doing a lot of work for my master’s classes. For one of my classes I do an independent study. Basically, this means I do whatever project I want– one that will benefit me and my…
Motivation. I’m fairly certain that sometimes we all lack it… Or maybe it’s just me. Sayings like these always seem to ring a bell with me: “Stop procrastinating– starting tomorrow” “Procrastination: Why get done today what you can…
I wish I could say that I’ve done something totally awesome and creative today… But sadly I have not. I DID make some delicious chocolate chip pancakes. I am starting to think that if this teaching gig doesn’t…
