Classroom

Finding Teaching and Learning Moments in The World Cup

The tournament is a wonderful metaphor for the professional lives we have as educators.  There are guaranteed  moments that elicit…

2 years ago

Turkey Teacher

"Turkey Teacher" is a common fundraiser in elementary schools, where students bring in money to purchase feathers to add to…

2 years ago

Lunch Bunch Buddies

This post is dedicated to my lunch buddies. I’ve eaten lunch with these colleagues for most of my career. 

2 years ago

The Evolution of Teachers

The assumed message, change over time brings natural refinement, is sometimes lampooned with an additional human character at the far…

2 years ago

D is for Dyslexia

A staggering 5 to 15 percent of Americans—14.5 to 43.5 million children and adults—have dyslexia. Dyslexia may also be referred…

2 years ago

Finding Joy in the Little Things

I recently had an eye-opening experience while working with kindergarten students. This was their first time they were able to…

2 years ago

Magic Words

I remember during my student teaching experience, my cooperating teacher suggested that I should find a word that I could…

2 years ago

Honoring Teachers Every Day

Don’t you love that feeling when a student, or a student’s parent, shows their gratitude? The sentiment is expressed in…

2 years ago

Fall: Time for Change & Progress

The evenings are getting darker a little earlier, and the temperatures are cooling down just a bit. I am so…

2 years ago

Yes Day

Imagine if today were a “Yes Day”! What would happen if you said yes to everything that was asked of…

2 years ago