I am Heather McKinsey, I am a mom, teacher, curriculum designer, and educational blogger. My desire is to make teaching an easier adventure for you. More
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
