Some teachers are amazing at classroom decor!   I am more of the "I like it colorful" variety. I'm always o...

You know the book, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie ?  I recently had my blog and logo redone.  When someone designs a new look for you, you ...

Guys, I can't tell you how thrilled I am with the work that Kassie from Designs by Kassie did for me.  You know how you don't r...

"Grandchildren, you asked me about this medal of mine. There is much to be said about it....What was a code talker and what did we c...

I reviewed Stella by Starlight yesterday; if you'd like to read that review, click here . Lynda Mullaly Hunt likes to tackle the...

If you've been teaching in upper elementary or middle school, you recognize names like Sharon Draper and Lynda Mullaly Hunt, maybe ...

In my previous post, I explained how to use the Frayer model as a way for students to get to know each other, and discover how much more ...

There are so many good ideas for students to get to know each other on the first days of school, but if you're like me, by the thir...

A colleague told me about The EduProtocol Field Guide by Marlene Hebern and Jon Corippo.  Have you ever read a book that just made sense? ...

I get reflective at the end of the year, don't you?  I wonder if I've done everything I could, to get kids to fall in love with r...

I came across a reading game the other day that I had to try with my students.  It came from an article by The Book Sommelier about playi...

After finishing Wishtree  by Katherine Applegate, I've already decided that I'll start next year with this as my read-aloud.  The...

If you use Schoology as a platform at your school, you know that there are many things you can do with it.  In my previous blog post, I sh...

Tomorrow starts the last sale of this school year and once again, my products on TeachersPayTeachers are on sale for 20% off.  If you use...

If you use Schoology as a platform at your school, you know that there are many things you can do with it.  In my previous blog post, I ...

As much as you might downplay state testing, you probably notice that as you get closer to the date, some of your students seem a little m...