Classroom Management can be a tricky area. Classroom dynamics can change things so much. Have you ever had that day when 4 kids were absent and the day just went smoother? Or "that kid" was absent and it was a whole new class? Unfortunately, some classroom dynamics we can't change, but there are some that we can. I had a very difficult class a few years ago. The boys fed off of each other, I ... Read More about Classroom Management Tips
Valentine’s Day Science Fun
This Valentine's Day Science Project is the perfect way to incorporate Science, Valentine's Day, a lab and lots of learning. The kids think your the "coolest teacher ever" because you just made a chemical reaction happen in class! We had so much fun exploring with these chemical reactions and the prep I made ahead of time was worth it after hearing the shouts and screaming in amazement. ... Read More about Valentine’s Day Science Fun
Opinion Writing
My favorite subject to teach is writing and opinion writing is probably the easiest to teach. Everyone has an opinion about something, even a 6 or 7 year old kid. Sometimes their opinions about subjects are pretty hilarious, you can really hear their parent's opinions on topics come out in the kids. Many teachers don't like teaching writing.. A lot of teachers shy away from writing because ... Read More about Opinion Writing
Hemangioma Surgery
My son who is now 4 1/2 (the half is very important to him) was born with a hemangioma right smack dab in the middle of his forehead. When he was born it was a small faint red dot, but by the first week, it was pretty big, by the end of the first month it was huge. I wouldn't say that I was concerned too much, but I felt bad because I knew he would have a lifetime of bullying and people looking ... Read More about Hemangioma Surgery
How to do Writer’s Workshop?
Have you ever wondered, "How do I implement Writer's Workshop in my classroom?". Would it really work for my class? I have done Writer's Workshop successfully in grades 1-4 and it is my favorite time of the day, well most of the time. But the process needs to be taught and routines put in place. It will not look picture perfect without some training on the teacher's end. Writer's Workshop works ... Read More about How to do Writer’s Workshop?
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