Teachers have been assigning homework to their students for decades. The purpose of homework is to reinforce skills taught in the classroom. It is not recommended to assign a new topic for homework only to frustrate the child. Homework should be a quick addition to the school day to keep skills sharp. Most teachers follow…

The hallway of a school is the busiest place for the longest period of time than anywhere else in the entire building. It would make a fantastic Science Fair project if a student observed the various behaviors that can occur during a 3 minute transition period in the hallway. In my experience, a quick trip…

I don’t know about you, but I dread my students wearing name tags. It’s kind of like the way I hate vegetables because I was forced to eat them. I’m sure I would like name tags had I not been forced to make the children wear them each day, and if lost recreate a new…

The “Back to School” season is exciting! It is a fresh start full of anew- supplies, teachers, students, schools, classrooms, friends, principals, superintendents, curriculum, and first impressions. The saying is true that you only get one chance to make a  first impression. But, what about impressions that are made before meeting someone- maybe from things…

Cheers to another great school year! Enjoy a tour of my classroom (a bit dark, sorry!) WELCOME TO MY SCHOOL! HALLWAY BULLETIN BOARDS    THE GIVING TREE BOARD I stick this outside my door for any event where parents visit the classroom. I simply place items needed for the classroom on a post it and…

Each school year is completely different. My students are different. The way I teach is different. But, this year a lot of change has happened. With new administration, I am unsure what the “must-have” items are when they come into my classroom. This “walk-through” time allows the administrative team to see what is happening in…