Halloween Favorites!

Halloween is one of my very favorite holidays!  Why? Well, first of all, it's a chance to be something y…

It's Time to Let Go of Summer, But Hooray for Autumn!

Summer is almost over.  I hate to let go of summer, but... Hooray for Autumn!   Don't you love this t…

A Quick Exit Slip Procedure

My students have Independent Reading time daily. I try to make it a special time for the kiddos by let…

Sometimes You Just Have to Cry

My typical style is to turn the title of my post into something funny, but I'm actually serious. Someti…

Lessons from a Grocery Store Chain

This blog post really doesn't have anything to do with education, but it's a hot topic in my are…

Tips for Teaching Procedures

The beginning of the school year is all about procedures.     The kids learn procedures for lining up, c…