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Let’s talk about lesson planning. There are all kinds of ways to do it: by the day, week, month or year. Reflecting and planning are two of my favorites (besides actual teaching) about being a teacher. I don’t know about you but I am pretty much always thinking about my

Are you counting down the days until Thanksgiving Break? Hang in there! In my district, we have parent-teacher conferences just before the big day. It’s a mix of excitement for a well-deserved break and a little stress about prepping and holding 20+ conferences in one day. But worry not! I’ve

October is so Tough (with a capital T). It’s a long month. The honeymoon phase has been over for awhile. Full moon behavior is in full effect. 😱  You might have had conferences or are getting ready for them. “How will I make it another 4 weeks?” I’d often ask myself.

After 19 trips to Target, 11 to the Dollar Tree, and 3 checkouts during the TpT sale, I am about to pull a Michael Scott and declare bankruptcy. But seriously, why is being a teacher so expensive? It doesn’t have to be this way! You can still treat your students

The start of a new school year is a thrilling time for 2nd graders, filled with opportunities for growth, learning, and making new friends. As educators, setting a positive tone from the very first day is crucial for creating a welcoming and engaging classroom environment. To help ease the transition

Weekend Journals are a wonderful tool for allowing students to share everything they’d probably rather tell you as soon as they walk in the door on Monday morning but you don’t have time to listen to. #sadtruth  I love these as a tool for building relationships with my students and getting