Myers Briggs Personality Types

I got my master's degree in the late 80s in Creative Arts in Learning. It was a fabulous program wi…

Number Sense with Cuisenaire Rods

Although I teach second grade, I still have some kids who really need some basic number sense! These are the …

Are You Ready for Day 100?

Holy cow, Day 100 is right around the corner!    There are loads of ideas on Pinterest and teaching blogs …

Writing Thank You Notes

When we left before our holiday vacation, we had just had our holiday party, and lots of gifts were given …

How NOT to Read Fluently

Today, my students spent some of our reading time practicing fluency. Especially at this time of year, I go o…

Hanukkah Game Board

Looking for a little something to help your kids celebrate Hanukkah?   This game can be used in many ways in…

Illustrating to Build Reading Skills

Acts of Kindness Holiday Countdown

Ever notice that wonderful feeling that comes from doing something for others?  I suspect you know it well…

My Favorite Holiday Activity

Have you ever had one of those activities that's a win-win? It's something that works so well that…