Teacher gifts during quarantine
My daughter’s kindergarten teacher has really gone above and beyond for her students this year; especially during the past six weeks of online learning. I feel compelled to do something for her. Hopefully she’s...
Category: Inspiration
Help me make the class of 2020 smile
This year’s senior classes will not get to walk across a stage, shake a principal’s hand, or get applauded by their parents, peers, and teachers. The momentous graduation ceremony will be either non-existent or...
Easy quarantine dinner
Stuck at home? The entire state of Virginia just closed schools for two weeks! Now I’m thinking about digital learning for my students AND entertaining my own two children at home all day. You...
5 Tips to help you keep your passion for teaching
Guest post by a fellow educator who I’ve had the pleasure to meet and spend time with, Melanie Williams. Melanie impressed me the day I met her, in Toyko Japan of all places. We...
Anniversary Post
One year ago I embarked on this blogging journey! Thank you to all of you who have joined me along the way and hopefully gained useful ideas and insights into the teaching profession. I...
Amazon Wish List ideas
Hopefully you read my last post and you got an Amazon wish list set up and ready to fill. This post will give you some inspiration. Ideas to fill your Amazon wish list Full...
Why is unstructured play so important?
Those of us who are parents AND educators probably question both our teaching and our parenting more than anyone else. We’re aware of the research and the data when it comes to learning and...
I recommend reading Brené Brown
I’ve been on a Brené Brown kick lately. I’ve flown through Daring Greatly, Braving the Wilderness, The Gifts of Imperfection, Rising Strong, the Power of Vulnerability, and Dare to Lead. Many stories and themes...
Those who can, teach
As teachers, we often hear the old adage: “Those who can, do; those who can’t, teach.” I say screw that! I teach writing AND I can write. I truly believe that most teachers “can...
5 people to thank at school today
So often, we go through our days so focused on the students that we forget to notice each other. Here are 5 people to thank at school today. 1. A custodian Custodians, especially the...