Happy Monday, all! I've been back in my classroom (for meetings and work time) since Friday, and I'm slowly growing accustomed to missing the afternoon naps that I have loved soooooo much during our summer vacation. Coffee to the rescue! In an effort to organize important information and make it more accessible for my students and their families, I decided to create a classroom app to share this ... Read More about Creating a Class App with Google Slides
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Using Google Classroom – Tip #4
Happy Saturday, all! I took a mental health day yesterday and it was fantastic! I think teachers are all too often shamed (directly or indirectly) for taking a day off - and that SHOULD NOT HAPPEN! Yes, yesterday was my high school Homecoming parade(this is my 15th year out of high school!) and Grandparent's Day at my daughters' school. Since my mom is still teaching (this is year 30 something!) ... Read More about Using Google Classroom – Tip #4
Collaboration with BOARD time
Happy Sunday, friends! Last week was the first full week of school for me and my daughters. I'm proud to say that we made it through, accomplished all the tasks, made lunches, had nightly reading time, and made it to every after school activity. I even worked out every day! While we're all (except my husband who had to get up every day during the summer) still trying to adjust to waking up to an ... Read More about Collaboration with BOARD time
Reflection and Planning for 2019 – Changes for the New School Year
Hey, all! The end of July is upon us! After the 4th of July, something magical happens in my teacher-brain and it slowly switches from summer, naps, and Netflix, to what am I going to change for next year to enhance student learning? Planning for 2019 has officially commenced! Check out a few changes I'm making in my classes for the new school year! HyperDocs Holy moly. When I stumbled ... Read More about Reflection and Planning for 2019 – Changes for the New School Year
Asking for Student Feedback
Happy Sunday, friends! Missouri is finally beginning to thaw from our experience with the polar vortex earlier this week. We experienced actual temperatures of 0 degrees with -15-degree wind chills - it was INSANE! Today, we're expecting temperatures of 60 degrees + and will be taking full advantage of the awesome weather by having as much outside time as possible! In addition to enjoying the ... Read More about Asking for Student Feedback