Happy January, all! Phew! The last few months have been hectic! My husband and I have been shuttling our daughters all over God's creation for practices, dance classes, shoe fittings, performances, games, and tournaments, and don't get me wrong, we love every second of it. BUT ... it leaves me very little time to write, reflect, and share with you! I've also entered a new O.R.E. in life (my ... Read More about One Word 2024: COMMIT
3 Time-Savers for Teachers
Happy FRIDAY, all! I'm coming to you today from the comfort of my couch - parent/teacher conferences last night + morning classroom worktime = time to write for Bethany! I feel like I've been absent from my blog over the last few months ... because I HAVE! My girls are getting older and EVEN MORE involved in everything (I didn't think that was possible) so, my husband and I are living our best ... Read More about 3 Time-Savers for Teachers
Top 5 Tech Tools for the Classroom 23-24
Hey, friends! Happy October! It's been quite some time since my last post, but as you can probably imagine, I'VE BEEN BUSY! I'm coaching two volleyball teams (my 5th-grade daughter and my 7th-grade daughter), taxiing them to their numerous after-school activities, drinking all the coffee, running all the miles, and ... did I mention that my husband started a new career?! All of that coupled with ... Read More about Top 5 Tech Tools for the Classroom 23-24
5 AI Tools To Try
Happy ...JULY?! Is that right? Is the summer really flying by that quickly?! ? As it normally does, our summer vacation is racing toward the finish line, but I'm finding myself more energized and rejuvenated for the new school year than I was at this time last summer. Thank GOODNESS! I really think the combination of true rest and relaxation (I've taken a nap ALMOST every afternoon this summer, ... Read More about 5 AI Tools To Try
6 Fun and Effective Review Activities
Happy May, all! My students and I have less than TEN DAYS left in our school year. It seems like this school year has gone by SO quickly, but at the same time, I am SO ready for summer break! We only had four snow days this year (we don't have to make these up in my district!) so our second semester seemed a bit longer than most years - I was at a conference for two of those days, so I'm saying I ... Read More about 6 Fun and Effective Review Activities