Classroom Management Tips
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…
Valentine’s Day Science Activity
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
Family Fun with Pizza Guys and Mango Crazy
Our Family Fun Special Treat Friday this week was Pizza Guys at the park. Next, we followed it by ice cream at Mango Crazy and a movie at home. THIS…
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…