How Problem of the Week Saved My Sanity
I'd like to preface this blog post with a friendly reminder: I am NOT a morning person. I am a bleary-eyed, coffee-clutching, stumbling fool before about 9:00 am. Yet... MY…
Using Mentor Text to Introduce Genre
Happy Friday, friends! I'm so glad that spring is finally here and the weather is slowly, but surely, improving in our corner of the world. Today I want to share…
Easy Ways to Find Partners!
I can't believe that winter break is here already! This year is flying by, and I can definitely tell that it's time for a break. My students are moody. Chatty.…
Better Word Choice Using Pinduli
Ah, beginning of the year writing samples. They are the best, aren't they? {eye roll} It's clear that most kids have not picked up a pencil all summer long, let…
Top Teacher Gifts
Whether you are a teacher, parent, or student, Christmas can be a tough time of year when you are looking for that perfect gift. Here are a few fun ideas…
The 10 Minute Tidy
If you've ever looked at your desk or table at the end of a long day of teaching and wanted to hide, this is a great tip you can use…