2016 had its highs and lows with many new changes. However, I feel especially blessed to be able to teach 6th grade ELA at a new school where learning is valued. It has allowed me the opportunity to try new things and spread my teaching wings! I plan to blog about my teaching wing discov…
The last week before the long Winter Break is enough to make any student excited but then add in all the treats of the season and you have holiday hubbub! So here are my top 4 ways to have fun and still learn during this time of year! SCATTER! I tape task cards around …
For many years, I tended to focus on "just getting through" the last few weeks until the break. It was a busy, hectic time and I was tired. So when that last day came and the students were gone for the break, so was I! But then, when I came back from the break in January, I realiz…
My funniest Christmas story happened when my boys were about 5 and 6 years old. It was Christmas Eve, and I was putting the boys to bed when, as we were saying our prayers, we heard heavy footsteps on the roof! My youngest son immediately pulled the covers over his head and exclaimed &q…