Teaching at home is going to look different for everyone. You want to create a […]
March 2020: Pockets & Shelves Empty, but Hearts Full
We don’t have cable at our home, but we have internet, sling and news apps […]
What’s your cup of Joe? Reflection on the New Norm
I found myself in a panic yesterday because we were running low on milk. I […]
March 2020 • Developing A New Norm
Last night, I had a dream about the world around us. There were dashes for […]
Teachers: 10 Ideas on How to Plan for Rainy Days
Teaching requires foresight. Last year, we had several days at the beginning of the year […]
6 Things Parents and Teachers Need to Know About Kindergarten
Teaching kindergarten is the most rewarding job of all the grades (biased opinion). I’ve taught […]
Daily Instruction: How to Teach Phonics and Grammar in Kindergarten
In my previous article, I talked about the importance of teaching phonics in kindergarten. This […]
Why teaching Phonics in Kindergarten can boost writing scores and why I never spell words for kids!
Phonics is an essential skill to learning to write and understand the written and spoken […]
What Teachers Want – Kindergarten
Our district no longer requires parents purchase school supplies, but that doesn’t mean we won’t […]
Everyone Needs a Little Color in their Life
Here’s a coloring sheet for back to school. Sometimes we just need a little therapy […]