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    Family Fun at Bass Pro Shop

    Our family fun Special Treat Friday this week was supposed to be the Manteca Farmer's Market. I had been planning it for quite a few weeks. The sign was up awhile back and I had put it in my calendar. I had told the kids about it and was excited to get our fruits and vegetables and the Farmer's Market always has yummy treats. I wasn't sure how big it would be, so I thought it would be fun to ... Read More about Family Fun at Bass Pro Shop

    Substitute Plans

    Substitute Plans again?!! I am sure my admin is tired of hearing that I am going to need a substitute again today. I really despise making substitute plans because I feel like they need to be specific and get all the details. Also, I don't want my class falling behind our curriculum, but sometimes you just can't help it and you need a back up plan. Can you relate? I don't know what the deal ... Read More about Substitute Plans

    Self Esteem Writing The Best Part of Me

    How often are students or children asked, "What is the best part of you?"or "What do you like the most about yourself?"? Teachers are busy with teaching. They have planning, testing, and grading, and more!  They may not notice the self esteem of their students is not being nourished daily. Kids aren't always taught to love themselves. They aren't always taught to be proud of these features they ... Read More about Self Esteem Writing The Best Part of Me

    Student of the Day – A Classroom Management Tip-

    I started Student of the Day several years ago and it was an overnight success in my classroom. It was a huge game changer in my Classroom Management. It works if it is done right and I have seen it done wrong too many times. What is Student of the Day? Student of the Day is recognizing a single student for something outstanding that they have done.  This could be something as small as ... Read More about Student of the Day – A Classroom Management Tip-

    Economics For Kids

    Who would think Economics For Kids would actually be fun? This is a Project Based Learning Unit in which we have combined math, social studies and ELA and made a unit where kids get to not only learn about Economics, but actually get to start their own business! Frog Bucks You can't learn about Economics without using money! What fun would that be? On the first day of the unit the students ... Read More about Economics For Kids