Nov 15, 20214 min read
All Things Thanksgiving
The weeks leading to Thanksgiving mark my favorite time of the year. I look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving with my students and then...
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Oct 23, 20213 min read
Hold On To Your Butts
I am so disappointed I can't share my favorite Jurassic Park quote with my students when I do this transformation, so I will use it here....
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Sep 27, 20213 min read
Book Tasting
One of my biggest goals is help students learn to love reading. At the beginning of 2nd grade, a lot of my students aren't yet...
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Jul 3, 20212 min read
Summer School
Let’s talk summer school. My district does not typically have summer school, but we received money to do it due to Covid. The pay was...
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Jun 24, 20215 min read
Dear New Teachers
Dear New Teachers, If you are in your first three years teaching, this letter is to you. Or if you just want some support and...
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Jun 18, 20214 min read
Creating a Solid Foundation in the Classroom
I will only ever self-score myself with the highest score (5) in one category on my teacher evaluations. Knowing my students. Not only do...
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Jun 17, 20215 min read
Planning a Classroom Transformation
-Toy Story, Fall 2019 Planning a classroom transformation can certainly seem arduous. It definitely seemed overwhelming to me before I...
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