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The First 8 Days
On day one, she welcomed the tiny humans into her classroom. On day two, the tiny humans started to remember her name. On days three...
Aug 11, 20246 min read


15 Ways Teaching is Like Working in a Disney Restaurant
Teachers are all aware of the way in which they service and cater to their students every single day. Teaching is a selfless profession,...
Feb 11, 20242 min read


100 Days Sharper...I Mean Smarter
Close your eyes and picture this in your head for a moment. Okay, don't close your eyes, but read on and pretend you did, okay? ~100 five...
Jan 21, 20243 min read


Any and All Success
Someone I know through my alma mater, Butler University, shared in a discussion a while back that success doesn't have to be a huge...
Jan 14, 20243 min read


New Year's Resolutions: Classroom Edition
How many of you are kicking off 2024 strong with a list of resolutions you hope to keep this year? Maybe you're wanting to eat healthier,...
Jan 7, 20245 min read


December Disarray
Back by popular demand, it's Songs with a Twist! Okay, that's not actually a thing (yet), but there's definitely potential! I'm here to...
Dec 10, 20232 min read


Talk About the Concert
You probably saw that title and immediately wondered, "why would we talk about a concert at school?" You might be thinking, "this has...
Dec 3, 20234 min read


Disrupting the System: 5 Benefits to Structured Routine
Have you ever taught school on a day where there was a school program, seasonal party or a change to the schedule? Have you rearranged...
Nov 19, 20236 min read


Planning with Purpose
This past week I had a conversation with one of my grade level coworkers about the benefit of our lesson planning. We celebrated...
Nov 12, 20234 min read


Spooky Soiree
This past Monday, October 30th, I attended a philanthropy meeting for a non-profit in which I serve. One of the ladies at the meeting...
Nov 5, 20233 min read


"That Sounds Like a Problem"
"My pencil is broken." "I need to go potty." "I don't know what to do next." "They don't want to play with me." Do any of these lines...
Oct 29, 20235 min read


Finding Time When There Is No Time
How does one find time when there's no time to be found? Sounds super philosophical, I know. However, it's an honest question that many...
Sep 24, 20236 min read


I Need a Break = I Need Time
Every morning at school my students come down to my room and they get to pick which greeting they want each day. They pick from a poster...
Sep 17, 20235 min read


"All You Do is Craft," An Onlooker's Lament
All you do is craft everyday Cutting paper and gluing things every which way Coloring with crayons and markers and more You're not doing...
Sep 10, 20236 min read
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