Before the School Year Starts Although I am now retired (two months in!), I can’t help but think back to those busy weeks before school st...

As retirement is quickly approaching (35 school days. . . but who’s counting), I’ve been reflecting on what it means to be a teacher. Alway...

I always love the beginning of school for all the possibilities: getting to know my new students and planning how to best meet their needs, ...

It's May. . . IYKYK. A friend likens it to "tax season for teachers"; LOL! Open House, state testing, report cards, all the ...

Self-awareness; is it just the latest buzz word or too "woo woo" and touchy-feely? Does it have a place in the classroom setting? ...

For years, on March 2nd, we used to don red & white striped hats in honor of the Cat in the Hat and Dr. Seuss' birthday. In recent y...

Love is in the air! Valentine's Day is always an exciting time for students and I love it because it gets them to focus on others, rathe...

Keeping students' attention and motivation is always a challenge.  Here are four tried & true games that kids love to play while lea...