Okay, we are to the point in the school year where we are in survival mode. Ya’ feel me? Have you seen this meme? It cracks me up every time I see it floating around Facebook. Many of us are tired and exhausted from our school year full of differentiating, grading, planning, meeting, talking, teaching, consoling, mediating, analyzing, and deliberating…. View Post
We just finished a week of standardized testing. Whew! Ya feel me? During our standardized testing week I had a few thoughts pass through my mind…and I figured a few you could relate to my experience. Here goes… “Who is gonna rock this test? WE ARE!! Who is gonna show this test we are boss?? WE ARE!!! Who are the… View Post
I don’t know about you, but I am already dreaming about my summer. Don’t get me wrong I am actually sad that I will no longer have this group of students in 29 school days. They have been a great group and I am determined to finish well. Back to summer…. Toes in the sand. The roar of waves. Peace…. View Post
Hold up! Before you throw stones at me… Hear me out. I don’t think you should throw out all your tables and desks in your classroom. Alternative seating has recently made the blog roll of many education bloggers. I have noticed some fantastic classrooms with great alternative seating options. This school year my Facebook newsfeed has blown up with pictures of teachers… View Post
I have something that is going to rock your world! Watch this video and find out what has changed my classroom environment when it comes to spelling. You can turn on “Hey Siri” in your settings. Settings>General>Siri>Turn on Hey Siri