Educational Blog

This week is so bittersweet. I am forever grateful for this year’s experiences, from my wonderful principal to my amazing class. My room parents were the best I have ever had, my classroom was outfitted with state-of-the-art technology and had ample space, and my teammates became great friends. I am so blessed to have had…

I love how everyone thinks teachers have “off” in the summer. Not only do I have to work another job, but I am never truly “off.” I am always thinking of how to do things better, how to reach all of my children, and how I can mix things up to keep it fresh. Many…

At the end of every school year most schools host some sort of “Field Day” where their students compete in games learned throughout the year in P.E. class. Our school makes the event similar to a mini Olympics. Each classroom chooses a country and makes a banner. We begin our Field Day with a procession…

Have you ever experienced a change in leadership at your school? It creates a lot of anxiety as most changes do. I recently left my first job at a title-one school for the past 5 years to join a team of teachers at a high performing school in town. I knew I needed to gain…

Over the years, I have collected materials that have honed my teaching style. Looking back, I can’t imagine I ever taught without them at some point. Below is a list of items I cannot teach without and what I use each one for. Bell– Used during small group workshop times to signal transition to a…

Okay, okay you caught me! I am making a confession that I love my class this year. For whatever reason, the combination of students has made for an easy year. We not only get our work done, but we have a blast together. Years prior, I have enjoyed my classes too. But, there was often…

Do you ever have those days where your students, no matter how hard you try, are zoned out and disengaged? Try getting your students up and moving. After all, it’s hard to be sleepy when your body is moving! When I was working towards my master’s degree, one of the courses I took discussed the…

Our school recently hosted a “Moving Up Night” for parents to receive information on the upcoming school year by grade level. For example, as a third grade teacher, I fielded questions from parents of prospective second graders. Third grade is generally an anxiety provoking thought in most parent’s minds due to the mandated End-of-Grade state…

As a parent, do you dread summer time because you struggle finding worthwhile activities for your child to partake in? As a teacher do you feel the same for your students regarding preparation for the upcoming school year? Luckily, there are some great educational opportunities over the summer for students. One of them is called…

   Have you ever sat down to make an important decision and created a Pro’s/Con’s list? It helps me look at the situation more objectively. I am able to see the benefits and potential drawbacks in order to make the best possible decision for myself. Recently, I transferred to a new school within the same…