Happy ... um ... Monday? I think? We've reached that lovely part of summer vacation when each morning starts with this question from my daughters, "Um, Mom? What day is it?" Before I respond, I have to check my watch or my phone because I genuinely don't know, either ... and it's fantastic! Even though we're still many MANY glorious weeks away from starting the 22-23 school year, my teacher-brain ... Read More about 5 FUN Ways to Start Class
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Reimagining Review: Quizlet
We're almost there! Well, I am, at least. We are soooo close to the end of the school year! While I am definitely ready for a break (more so than any time in my career), I find myself with the same feeling I always have at the end of the school year -- excitement, of course, but a bit of sadness as I watch another class of "my kids" move on in their education. I know it's coming and I know to ... Read More about Reimagining Review: Quizlet
Flipping the Classroom in 2022
Heyyyy, all! Happy Sunday! I hope you're having a great weekend and are able to enjoy some much-needed and well-deserved rest after what I'm sure has been a hectic, challenging, and hopefully rewarding week in the classroom! This is the first weekend in recent memory that I'm NOT taxiing my daughters all over God's creation to basketball games, volleyball tournaments, or school events. I'm fine! ... Read More about Flipping the Classroom in 2022
Effective Teaching Strategies with Technology
Happy Thursday, friends! I'm coming to you today in the midst of a much-needed snow-cation! I've taken naps, slept in, consumed my normal cups of coffee, and played in the snow with my family. I recently finished up two days at the Powerful Learning Conference in Lake of the Ozarks, and between the conference and the snow days, I almost feel refreshed! Almost - heck, we're still teaching in a ... Read More about Effective Teaching Strategies with Technology
“Scheduling” to Multiple Classes On Classroom
Heyyyy! Happy New Years Eve!! I'm coming to you today from the last Friday of my Christmas vacation and, let me tell you, this break has been MUCH needed! I often find myself running in circles during time off from my classroom because I don't know what to do with my free time - tell me I'm not alone! After the hustle and bustle of Christmas this year (which for me involved pounding a shot of my ... Read More about “Scheduling” to Multiple Classes On Classroom