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…

Everything I've read about brain research and memory tells me that there are strong ties between the mem…

Teachers can do many quick things to activate the brain while teaching math.  Remember, the brain needs movem…