Heeeyyyy! Happy Thursday! As I'm gearing up for year 12 (HOW DID THAT HAPPEN?!) and reviewing my first day of school activities, I thought I'd share them with you! If you're on Twitter (give me a follow @Bethany_Petty) then you know back-to-school activities and what you do on the first day has been the subject of MUCH debate. Do you dive in with procedures? Start with the syllabus? Do a "get to ... Read More about Back-to-School 2019: My Plan for the First Day
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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
3 Reasons to Read Illuminate Before School Starts
Hey, all! Happy Tuesday! We're officially in the second half of summer - if you're like me, the Fourth of July marks the halfway point. My back to school dreams have started and my wheels have been turning, thinking about changes and updates I'm making in my classroom for the new year! Are you looking for ideas and energy to jumpstart your back to school planning? Illuminate is the book for you! ... Read More about 3 Reasons to Read Illuminate Before School Starts
Great Citation Creator – MyBib
Hey, all! It's been a second since I've shared a post with you, hasn't it?! I've been thoroughly enjoying my summer, and I hope you have been doing the same. My daughters are both involved in sports, camps, and swimming lessons, and I'm neck deep in some FANTASTIC online courses - I'm literally teaching 6 classes online right now! My best friend and I have also been running a volleyball camp for ... Read More about Great Citation Creator – MyBib
Illuminate Summer Learning Series
Happy Sunday, friends! I'm entering the third week of my summer vacation, and my daughters are already starting to argue, whine, and complain that we haven't done anything "fun." We've been to see the new Aladdin (two thumbs WAY WAY up!), been to the park, our hometown fair, won three goldfish (one is still living!), been to the library, and made multiple trips to Panera. We're doing all sorts of ... Read More about Illuminate Summer Learning Series