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    Christmas Science Fun

    We had so much fun doing this Christmas Candy Cane Experiment. The kids were so excited to see the results and we even used the Scientific Method! My students love doing Science Experiment. I do too, but buying the materials, set up and clean up is what usually keeps me from doing so. But this Candy Cane experiment was really easy to set up, I had most of the materials at home and I just ... Read More about Christmas Science Fun

    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