Turn on the news or go online and hate, anger, and violence are the top stories.  Or nature and fires seem never-ending, causing animals to ...

Along with honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., this week is our union's one year "strikeversary". What a perfect time to ref...

Love. It seems like such a timely theme to showcase… a new decade! What better way is there to begin 2020 than by showing love, kindness an...

Happy New Year! January is the perfect time to incorporate goal setting; both academic and character development. This is a quick round-up ...

HONESTY. What a timely topic, especially in light of our current times! Once again, picture books to the rescue to teach theme and character...

Bullying. It has become such a buzz word that is often casually thrown around. October is National Bullying Prevention Month and picture ...

"This is too hard!" "I don't get it!" What makes certain people easily give up when encountering a challenge, while ...

Oh, how I love picture books! They are not just for little kids, but they are filled with so many life lessons for big kids, too! The start ...

Spring . . . the time of year when the school year feels never-ending; especially when spring break is still 2-1/2 weeks away! Teachers are ...

Our fourth graders sat riveted, as Purple Heart recipient, LyVell Gipson read the book, The Soldier and the Squirrel , by Micaela Bensko.  ...

Linking up with Emily at The Reading Tutor/OG for Mentor Monday! This week is all about goal setting. The beginning of the year is always a...