Have you read any teacher books lately that stimulated you to take activities right into your classroom?   A Sea of Troubles   is that kind ...

  If you've been considering a standing desk, read on.  There are many benefits and a few challenges you should know about. I didn't...

 If you haven't introduced your students to Pony by R. J. Palacio yet, you really need to! I reviewed the book a few months ago here .  ...

I hope you've had a restful Thanksgiving break!   It's time now to leave the land of turkeys and pumpkins and move into the land of ...

 In my first year of teaching, my jaw was on the floor.   A lot.   I don't know what I expected from students I was just getting to know...

  November.  The point where kids know routines.  For the most part.  And the thrill of being in school has worn off.  For the most part.  S...

Have you ever done something with your students and halfway through, you wondered what in the world you were thinking?  Honest truth.  Geniu...