Wow, I am so grateful for our veterans!   They preserve our freedom and protect our country.  I've bee…

I just love learning about the brain!   Here are a few interesting facts I've learned about the br…

Yesterday, I read an article,  Solutions When Recess and Play Aren’t Allowed  from The Cornerstone Blog.  It…

I've taught many grades.  I've had a lot of students.  I've had my share of challenging students.…

I find it is important to give honest feedback to children.   I won't tell a child he's doing a go…

I had the most incredible morning. The town where I grew up dedicated a road in the name of my dad.  My dad …

We had a great lesson today.  My alternative to a full fledged "9-11" Lesson turned into a lesson o…

Well, I survived and made it through the first day.  My classroom is put together, I made it through Open Hou…

I've been in the mood to tell you about my very first day of school.   Yes, it was a very long time ago,…

"Perfect is the enemy of good".  It's a quote I heard years ago, and I truly understand it, as …

Almost empty! Well, I'm making progress! I spent several hours in my classroom again yesterday, and …

It's important to have the children leave happy for so many reasons.  For one, you want them to feel g…