Administrative Assistants Day -aka- Secretaries Day is one of those days that many teachers can easily forget about during this CRAZY time of the school year. BUT it is an important day because the secretaries have a LOT on their plate. They are not only secretaries at my school but they are translators, nurses, a warm welcome at the door,… Read More
Life Science Fun
My students always LOVE when we dive into Science. They CAN’T get enough of it. We usually start the year off teaching Life Science but this year we pushed it back to the Spring because we were lucky to be invited on a field trip to our local wetlands. Before we went to the Wetlands, I wanted to prepare my… Read More
Spring in an Upper Grade Classroom
I don’t know about you, but my class has Spring Fever! With the chatty Cathy’s, the need to Spring Clean their desks and the struggle to stay focused with the ever looming Spring Break coming the struggle is real! Today I want to share some of my favorite Spring Time Activities. For us, the reality of the SBAC is… Read More
We’re Peepin’ Out!
If you have been to a Target lately the end caps are stacked full with colorful Marshmallow Peeps. It is hard not to be inspired by those beautiful colors. I personally LOVE incorporating food into lessons whenever possible. Here are some Peep-a-licious activities you can use in your classroom over the next few weeks. Science is a subject that is… Read More
Fish in a Tree
Have you heard about the awesomness that is Fish in a Tree? It is like this year’s Wonder… Now, when I say that, this book in no way shape or form replaces Wonder (which I will love and teach forever and ever Amen)… but what I AM saying is, that all upper grade teachers everywhere should checkout this book because… Read More
Spring Classroom Ideas & Persuasive Peeps
© arinahabich/ Dollar Photo Club Happy Spring everyone! I am so excited to share a recent Spring Milestone that I am celebrating: I just hit 2,000+ followers on instagram. I have made some amazing connections with fellow educators around the world and even in MY district! The teacher connectedness from blogging and other social media venues has really made me… Read More