What Makes a Parent Love a Teacher

…child. That’s it. This knowledge can manifest itself in so many ways: You can know their academic skills, their allergies, their family, their moods, their quirks, any and all of…

Spelling Stories – Creativity Unleashed!

…creative! This assignment may not sound exciting, but it’s an extremely effective way of assessing how well your students understand their spelling words… and the stories are fun to read!…

Undercover Boss – School Style!

…to introduce himself to the students. Students found ways to connect with him through the story time lesson. I often saw them talking to him in the hallway or lunch…

Five Ways to Fit Science In

…great way to provide science topics and exploration. Students can research science topics they are curious about, read about science topics, or even complete science activities. I have also dedicated…

Classroom Awards Make Kids Feel Special!

…my students were special in some way and deserving of some type of award. Coronavirus Update – It’s May 31st, and much has changed since I first wrote this blog…

Make Your Mark on International Dot Day!

…free ColAR app that can transform 2D coloring pages into 3D animations. It’s absolutely amazing, and I know that students will love seeing their own artwork transformed this way! Be…