Sick Days… Well, the ick has finally reached our house…I have been out of work twice in 2 weeks due to sickness. That is absolutely unheard of in my world, I am never sick! I don’t know about you guys, but my school has been hit hard by the norovirus, flu, and an upper respiratory […]
Start Using Class Dojo in your Classroom Today!
I love Class Dojo! When I started teaching, I shied away from using technology because I was not a super-techy person. My inexperience and personal disinterest in most thing technological carried into my classroom. As it turns out, kids love technology. So as you may have expected, I have changed my ways and embraced technology. […]
How I FINALLY Made Math Centers Work in My Classroom
[***UPDATE! At long last, the online course accompanying this post is FINALLY AVAILABLE!!!!! For more info on My Math Workshop and more insight into how I use this method in my own classroom, visit THIS PAGE! ] I am Never Satisfied! I can count on just one hand the times that I have looked around […]
A Peek Inside My Classroom Part 2 ~ Classroom Organization
As teachers and parents, we are constantly waging war against the clutter! The more organized your classroom is, the less time you’ll need to spend there after school. That means more time for your own litttle munchkins at home!
Teaching Through Pregnancy:Tips to Get You Through Bump Year
Have you ever been around a group of moms chatting about their pregnancy, and out comes the line, “I loved being pregnant!” Listen, I am glad some of you loved your pregnancies so much, but I really did not enjoy being pregnant. Just being honest! However, I am extremely thankful for […]
Maternity Leave – Surviving your Bump Year!
Being pregnant during the school year is both challenging and fun. There are some perks, such as never having to wait for the bathroom, but the anxiety about the impending maternity leave is stressful. I got pregnant in October after only a few months of trying. (I know, I know, you are supposed to say […]
5 Products All Working Moms Need! Do You Look Your Best?
A Confession: First, let me confess: I secretly want to be a beauty blogger! I love all things pretty and pink, but alas, my current lifestyle does not support monthly trips to Sephora for new loot to test and review. So this post satisfies my itch to dish about the beauty/skincare products I love, (and […]
The ONE Resolution You Need for the New Year
Three, Two, ONE…..Happy New Year! 2016 seems to be going out in a blaze of glory, but nonetheless, in just a few days we will usher in the new year! I cannot believe how quickly time flies the older I get. Didn’t it seem like Christmas took forever to get here when we […]
Confessions of an Almost Grinchy Teacher- Classroom Community for the Win
This time of year, the teacher struggle is real, but sometimes, it’s worth it. Yesterday, I actually heard one of my 5th graders say, “This is the best day ever!” during class. You’d think, as his teacher, I would be so psyched to hear that! Unfortunately, this was NOT in response to him finally understanding […]
How I Turned $17 into a House Full of Holiday Decorations!
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas… Have you ever heard the phrase, “champagne tastes on a beer budget?” Well, that pretty much sums me up in a nutshell. Whether its materials for my classroom, clothes, or holiday home decor, I always gravitate to the most expensive things! Sigh… #TeacherSalaryProblems This year will be […]