Whoa! September felt like a super, super long month. So much has happened. First of all, the most important thing for me to share is that I’m finally, actively on Instagram! I know you were just holding on with bated breath waiting for the day, right?! I’m already seeing the power of it. People – maybe […]
Halloween Activity & STEM Challenge: Treat Toss
OK, let’s be realistic: to achieve actual learning on Halloween and the days before and after Halloween, you’re going to have to shake things up. This calls for a hands-on, ultra-engaging Halloween activity! Wouldn’t you know it, I’ve got just the thing: Treat Toss! OK, let’s be realistic: to achieve actual learning on Halloween […]
The Twilight Zone: “To Serve Man” ELA Activities
You know that feeling you get in October, like the grind has begun? All that back-to-school adrenaline that got you through September has waned, and what remains is a looooong month ahead with zero days off. Guess what? The kids feel it too. They’re now firmly rooted in classroom routines, and they know what to expect […]
Halloween Activity & STEM Challenge: Creature Catcher
The first big holiday in the school year is a big deal! Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, so I always like to do fun — but still very academic — activities to capitalize on the students’ excitement. This Halloween activity & challenge fits the bill: Creature Catcher! Premise: In this challenge, students work […]
Halloween Activity & STEM Challenge: Bone Bridge
The first big holiday of the school year is upon us! If you want to keep students engaged and working while visions of candy and costumes dance in their brains, you’re going to need something special. Wouldn’t you know it, I’ve got just the Halloween activity: Bone Bridge! Premise: Partner or Group Halloween Bridge Building […]
Halloween Activity & STEM Challenge: Wings Wanted
Kids have the worst time trying to concentrate on school the day of Halloween — and it’s even worse the day after! You’ll need something extra engaging for them in order to keep their brains working at max capacity. Wouldn’t you know it, I’ve got just the Halloween activity: Wings Wanted! Premise: This is essentially […]
August 2016 Recap
I’m going to start doing monthly recaps just to let you know what I’ve been up to. I’m going to break this up into categories. This month, the categories are: TpT Resources, YouTube video posts, Blog posts, and Life. I’ll finish up with a preview for what’s on deck for next month at the end! TpT Resources […]
YouTube Resource Round-Up: Videos for Teachers
This past week, I found myself in a YouTube rabbit hole. Has that ever happened to you? You go to watch one video on YouTube and the next thing you know, it’s 3-hours later and you’re still watching, but something so wholly unrelated to what you started with that you couldn’t explain the path you […]
In Defense of the Lazy Teacher
In friendly conversation, people sometimes ask what I do. When I tell them one of the ways I earn income is by creating and selling lesson plans online, a common response goes something like, “Wow … that seems kind of lazy for the teachers to just buy lesson plans. I always thought that was part […]
Guest Blog Post Announcement
Special Announcement: This marks two times in one month I haven’t posted on my own blog as usual on Thursdays, but the reason is a good one, I promise! I was invited to guest post on a couple of great blogs. I want you to be able to find these posts easily! This week, I have […]
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