Dear New Teacher, Hey you over there…yes, you. I’m talking to you, you young fresh faced thing! I see you over there, planning out your classroom theme, buying every possible book bin at thrift stores, Amazon, and dollar stores. I see you fretting over what may happen if you get a new student AFTER you … Read More about Dear New Teacher
Infertility The Long Road
“Infertility is like a spectator sport. I feel like I’m the only one in the bleachers watching everyone play, and I’m unqualified to join the team.” – Meredith Hodge I started writing the draft to this post weeks ago and mulled over sharing something more personal and venture away from teaching ideas. I have decided … Read More about Infertility The Long Road
Teaching Haiku Using the Fall Season
Once the clock strikes midnight on August 31st, all things fall to begin. For some, that means racing to Starbucks the second PSL is offered. For others, it can mean procuring an obscene amount of fall scented anything! Pumpkin scented candles, apple-scented hand wash….yes, please! Now that I have hopefully instilled some thoughts into your … Read More about Teaching Haiku Using the Fall Season
The Bulletin Boards
One thing I miss about being a teacher is the creative aspect of it. I loved creating bulletin boards to display class info, student work, data, anything! Even though I have gotten numerous paper cuts, stapled my finger to the wall and spent hours at night working on them, I loved it! I still have friends … Read More about The Bulletin Boards
A Wrinkled Heart: Chrysanthemum Lesson
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” Those words have been said by everyone at least once in their lives, but how true is it? The truth is, names can hurt and leave a lasting affect on some people. Kids are no different. Bullying, name-calling, etc. are becoming more … Read More about A Wrinkled Heart: Chrysanthemum Lesson