20 days… I still can’t believe it’s already September.  Highlights of this last week! 1. My students started a Silent Reading Book Club this...

This week seemed to be slightly easier because we are now in a routine.  Highlights! 1. We started our new novel - Indian in the Cupboard . ...

It was a wonderful weekend. I’m trying out this whole balance thing. School during the week and relaxing on the weekend. I hope that I can m...

In one week the kids will be taking the ELA state tests. You know, the tests that I didn't think would actually happen, but it's now...

What is your favorite subject to teach?  Mine would have to be reading... or maybe Social Studies. I love seeing the characters through my s...

A few summers ago I went to Colonial Williamsburg for their week long teacher institute and saw firsthand how a hat or an outfit can transfo...

Switching grades is hard.  I mean, there are some perks to it when you already know some of the same kids going into the next year,...

Years ago a colleague and friend told me the secret to getting class sets of books for cheap on Scholastic.  It has everything to do w...

I love a good read aloud! The first week of school is a time to build relationships and become a class family, learn and practice r...

This last year I started a new (to me) idea and had a monthly Lunch Bunch Book Club.  It was SO SIMPLE to do, I don't know what to...

 On the 5th day of 5th Grade I like to celebrate making it through the first week of school.  The last couple of years I've hosted ...

This last year there was a great idea that swept over the classrooms - having sponsors step up to "adopt" a reader.  For $9 ...