Make Learning FUN!

WHY? I had someone once try to make me feel bad about having fun while teaching in my kindergarten classroom. They even said I should use the word “engaging” instead of fun.  Never mistake smiles and laughter in the classroom as not learning. It is the way to build rapport and capture interest. It is […]

Valentine’s Teacher Giveaway

It’s time to show teachers a #LOTTALOVE with a giveaway!  We are giving away TWO $100 Teachers Pay Teachers Gift Cards, and ONE $100 Amazon gift card to THREE lucky teachers.  I’ve have joined with a few other fantastic teacher authors to bring this giveaway to you.  You just have to be a teacher and […]

Winter Olympics 2018 in the Classroom

Are you ready for the 2018 Winter Olympics in your classroom?  It is such an exciting time to be in the classroom and to connect with your students with what they are most likely watching at home.  It is full of history, inspirational stories, and competition.  What’s not to love?  I’m so excited about the […]

Prevent Bullying in School #StandWithKeaton

So, I’m sipping my coffee watching GMA, when a story comes on called “Celebrities ‘Stand with Keaton’ to Support Bullied Boy with words of Encouragement.”  It is about a young boy’s emotional viral video with him telling his mom about being bullied at school.  His mother had to pick him up early due to him […]