I recently read a beautiful opinion piece written by Mitch Album: In coronavirus crisis, our humanity saves us. In the article, he implores us to rise up, to not become the worst versions of ourselves, our neighbors, or our leaders. Instead, he states that we all need to feel a little grateful. “Feeling gratitude during a crisis is the beginning of resetting your compass.”
Read MoreWell, I have had a lot of time on my hands lately, and I went down the rabbit hole of cleaning tips and tricks during a pandemic and this is what I learned:
I don’t know if anyone, aside from the crazy toilet paper hoarders, was quite prepared for this pandemic, but we definitely were more prepared than many. So, If you like being prepared and want to know how we are weathering the pandemic sheltering in place, read below for my pandemic survival guide. Readers, please take note, I get through stressful situations by joking and not taking myself too seriously. If you are looking for a serious read, this may not be for you. If you are looking for a light read, with some funny advice, read on dear teachers.
Read MoreThese all natural supplements will keep your immune system running in tip top shape all year long. Here are some of our tried and true tips and tricks to stay healthy and have a strong immune system.
As teachers, we know that one of the most important things that we can do for our young children is to read to them each and every day. Bedtime is the most important time in our household. We plan on getting our toddler to bed 30 minutes early so we can read to them. Not only can reading help your kiddos learn sounds, words and language, it also helps to develop early literacy skills. Reading can also help children to learn the value of books and stories. We know that reading helps to spark our student’s imagination and stimulate curiosity- the same goes for even the youngest of our children. Not to brag, but our toddler has a killer vocabulary. Reading to our toddler helps to develop their brain, their social skills and helps to improve their communication skills.
Read MoreHere is a list of clean beauty foundations that not only make your skin appear flawless and last all day, but most importantly keep you healthy and are actually good for your skin.
One of the standards that we find that our students need the most growth is Speaking and Listening. Year after year, that strand is marked the lowest in our CAASPP scores. There are several things that we do to improve our students’ listening comprehension as well as speaking skills. Read on to learn more…
Read MoreTo make your teaching life a little easier, we have created lessons that focus on directly teaching your students informational text reading strategies.
Here are our top recipe picks for quick and healthy dinners on a school night:
Read MoreWhat is the difference between a good teacher and a great teacher? Well, this question comes up during teacher interviews sometimes, and it is a tough question to answer just off the top of your head. I’ve been giving it some thought, and here is what I have come up with:
We have been on the hunt for many years now for foods that are gluten free, minimally processed, and also taste amazing. Here is our round up:
