Each year around this same time I start feeling crunched for time, because I'm always behind the curriculum map, and little assemblies and programs start popping into our day on a regular basis. I'm always happy for my students to have new and interesting experiences, but I do
Fantastic Fall Lessons
Teaching through the holidays can be so much fun! I am often guilty of wanting to hurry through fall and Thanksgiving activities to get to Christmas (my all-time favorite), but there are just too many meaningful fall themed lessons to skip. These are not Halloween based lessons.
Valentine’s Day Activities for Big Kids
I've long since given up the fight in attempting to have a "normal" day on Valentine's Day. While love may not always be in the air, there's plenty of chocolate to make up for it! However, I do believe that students can continue to learn while having fun during the
