Sometimes I really miss teaching in Hawaii

I was lucky enough to spend a year teaching amazing first graders.  I remember walking in on the first day being a bit out of my element.  For one, I get HOT when I teach and my room had no air conditioning, just fans and slats in the windows to let the warm Hawaiian air […]

Classroom Management Trophy

A Classroom Management Trophy is a great idea my students love and a way to get rid of some of your old trophies! I've got 5+ ways for you to use one!

A Classroom Management Trophy is a great idea my students love and a way to get rid of some of your old trophies! I’ll randomly put one of these babies on someone’s desk who is deserving of it. It’s a real big hit in my classroom and my students take a lot of pride in displaying […]

Sunday Sillies

There have been so many times throughout my years teaching where I think “Geez, I should really write some of this adorable stuff down.”  So time to start a new tradition to help you look forward to your work-week, introducing “Sunday Sillies!!!” Enjoy!

Memory Book Freebie!!!

It’s nearing the end of the year for many of us, congrats!!! Let’s celebrate all the learning that has taken place, the progress that has been shown, and the friendships that have been made! I created a new “Memory Book” because the one I’ve been using the last few years has…well seen better days! Here […]