Seven Steps to a Happy Last Day of School - Part 1: Read Aloud

We all know those last couple of weeks of school are insane: antsy students, report cards, packing the r…

A Good "Ugly" Cry! It's good for you!

I'm sure you've all had one of those good, ugly cries.  The cleansing kind. The kind that makes you…

Easter Stories, Books, Music, and Fun Resources!

I can't believe Easter is almost here!  It's barely April, and we still have snow here in New Ham…

What Can We Do About the Violence?

As most of you, I've been very upset by yet another school shooting. I've been upset by all…

Academic Winter Sports Team Building

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Are you ready for the big game?

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How do we keep them engaged?

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Five Finger Gratitude

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Take Time to Enjoy Them!

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Laughter is Truly the Best Medicine!

Brainy Kinesthetic Vowels Sounds

The English Language has 18 vowel sounds, but only 5 actual vowels.  (I know, "sometimes Y", but…