Have some time away from anything teaching-related… it’s OK!

My students are on my mind almost all of the time.  I can’t go to Target with out scouring the Dollar Bin for potential things I can use in my classroom.  When I’m at the Dollar Store, I grab things I probably don’t need, but know I could work it into my classroom somehow.  My […]

Brain Breaks with Go Noodle {Giveaway}

If you’ve been following any of my social media, you know how much I LOVE Go Noodle.  It’s my most favorite way to use brain breaks because it’s so stinkin’ fun and easy to use!  And the best part, the FREE version is incredible; it’s what I used with my 1/2 combo last year.   […]

So Cal Teacher Meet Ups

When I began this blogging journey, I had no idea about teacher meet ups.  It reminded me a lot of online dating.  You’ve been following these people for months on social media.  You know their dog’s name, what their outfit of the day is, and where they went on vacation.  But when it comes to […]

Classroom Jobs and a FREEBIE

I’m a huge believer that all students in my class should have a special job.  It teaches them responsibility and gives them some ownership to the classroom.  Plus, I’m not their momma and I don’t love cleaning up after others!  I assign enough jobs for the entire class.   I typically have 2 kiddos per […]

Summer time and the living’s easy

I love teaching.  I love the beach. I love the amazing So Cal bloggers/teachers who I’ve become friends with.  We got together and decided to share a bit about our little towns and the beach life that so many of us are lucky to live in! I’m so incredibly lucky to have been raised at […]