One year later… What I learned from blogging

I was greeted this morning by a Google reminder that said it was one year ago that I started blogging. Continue reading →

Student Blogging Turmoil

My students fell in love with blogging. After a slow start on my part, once I implemented this new adventure, Continue reading →

The Angry Boy

I’m tutoring a first grader who is struggling in school. In order to protect his privacy, I won’t reveal too Continue reading →

Coping with Winter Weather in the Classroom

We are having an extraordinary winter. Rather than checking emails and twitter each morning, I greet the day with the Continue reading →

Get up and move!

I remember when I was in college and began my “teacher” courses. Every course I took was exciting and I Continue reading →

You will NOT Lose Recess Here

My students are hard workers! We have stamina and momentum. I know this to be true because we discuss it Continue reading →

No Rock Stars or Professional Athletes Allowed?

My students are reading Fever 1793 and the main character, Mattie has ambitious dreams for her life. Naturally, the integration Continue reading →

8 Secrets of Success or Confessions of a Conceited Teacher?

I‘m a successful teacher. I’m not bragging, although it may seem that way. I love what I do and I Continue reading →