My transition room has been in a great deal of transition this year. Trying to find a schedule that works for us, curriculum that is on our level, and just getting a flow together has been exhausting! But, it's finally coming together! As you may know, my district is 1:1 so every ...
I love being a teacher. It's all I've ever wanted to do. But, it doesn't pay the bills. Especially when you are a family of 6 and have a special needs child and 3 more accident prone boys. Within 8 months 2 of my kids had major surgery, and I was left with thousands of dollars ...
I knew that this school year would be full of changes. I was moved from 4th grade to a new Transition to First grade room. I spent the summer planning and thinking my students to be lower first grade students. Turns out, it's more of a repeat kindergarten room with 11 students. ...
When I received word that I was being moved back to Scottsburg, I was also told I would be teaching a new classroom. This classroom would be for students that did not need to repeat kindergarten, but they weren't ready for first grade either. It would be a "Gift of Time" ...
Last night I was sitting in the yard with my sister when I heard the words every mother dreads to hear. "Don't tell mom!" I quickly jumped up from my chair and ran around to the side of the house where I found my twins, my dog, the neighbor boy, and 3 dead baby birds. It ...
I'm sure most of you have read a sexy shower scene in a romance book at some point in your life. #noraroberts fan anyone? Keep that in mind while I tell you how that works in real life. I was in the shower yesterday when my husband came in to check on me. I've had a terrible cough lately and I thought the steam would help. He did what any husband would do when looking at their wife in the shower and he kissed me, ...
When I was in 5th grade I had a very strict teacher. In his class you always had to fold your papers a certain way, turn things in number order, and stand up when answering a question. Everyone else in the class had to turn and face you. One day he called on me to answer ...
Beginning a new hobby can be overwhelming. What tools will you need? How do you get started? Who's going to join me on this crazy adventure? Oh wait, I may be the only one that thinks that. After you've purchased your first set of looms you may want to look into some tools to make ...
If you are interested in beginning looming you have several options ahead of you. What brand to use. What type of loom to begin with. What should my first project be. My name is Tracy, I have a loom addiction. :) Let me share my thoughts with you. I've tried out several ...
My students always struggle with Plot structure. They take it as summarizing the story. This doesn't carry over so well into their writing. My goal this year was to really make Plot Structure sink in and make since for them. I started with hooking them in. (Ignore that Climax ...
Did you know I'm an introvert? It's true. I've always been incredibly shy but I am getting better. The Teacher/Blogger Retreat in French Lick is one of my favorite events, but it does make me nervous. My goal is always to introduce myself to new people but it ...
