So, I recently purchased a 2021 Tesla Model 3. I’ve been dreaming of having a Tesla since I first saw a model S in 2013. I just never really believed that it was possible for me on a teacher’s salary. Then when the model 3 came out in 2016, I thought well…maybe… someday decades from now, it might happen.
Read MoreI just finished reading Teaching for Deeper Learning by Jay McTighe and Harvey F. Silver. It is a teaching book on how to teach so that students thrive and learn at a deep level. Let me tell you, the title lives up to the name. Here are some of my takeaways:
Let’s talk about compare and contrast note taking skills in this blog post. First and foremost, we as teachers know that comparing is a foundational thinking skill for students and is the foundation to learning more complex thinking such as problem solving, argumentation, and decision making. Basically, teaching students HOW to compare and contrast leads to huge gains in achievement.
Read MoreWe have tried out quite a few different types of pens in our teaching careers. Some are much better than others. Below is a list of our all time favorite pen brands that we love to use in our plan books and for writing in general.
Read MoreOne thing that we do to beautify our planners is add an assortment of stickers. It helps us to prepare for the year ahead, and it provides something pretty to look at on those days that teaching is particularly stressful or demanding. When it comes to planner stickers, not all are created equal. In the two plus decades we have been teaching, we have narrowed down our absolute favorite sticker brands and sales for our plan books.
Read MoreIt is a super easy recipe and takes no time at all really, but it delivers the most potent, yet not bitter, iced tea. The best part is that you can make it to your liking and have a heaping batch of it to last you a while.
Read MoreStaying hydrated is so important for overall health, vitality, and luminous, radiant skin. So needless to say, reusable water bottles are a definite must have for teachers in the classroom or for anyone really. Here are some of our favorite chicest water bottles:
Want a super quick and effective skin fix to make your overall skin healthier, as well as to have your make-up go on smoother? Well, you need a dermaplaning tool in your skin arsenal. Dermaplaning is great for exfoliating the skin to remove dead skin cells and peach fuzz to reveal softer, brighter, and younger looking skin. It makes my skin softer, brighter, and glowier.
Read MoreIf you're in the market for a new tent, and you want one that is moderately priced and crazy easy to set up - give this tent a try. You will not be disappointed!
Read MoreDo you ever wake up with a scratchy or dry throat? Well, four sprays of B.Immune Throat Spray will fix that throat right away. I often will take this in the morning or at the end of the day, or anytime in between if I feel a sore throat coming on. It has really helped me thwart some colds and nip them right in the bud.
Read MoreTeachers! The pandemic and remote teaching has taught us many things. One huge take away for us was a new found love of a web based app called Pear Deck. We absolutely loved using Pear Deck for our remote students this year, and we love it even more now that we are back in the classroom full time.
Read MoreNow that it is summer, anything cold is always a treat. Speaking of cold, I’m loving facial ice rolling. Let me tell you, you get instant results, including de-puffing, radiant skin, and defined cheekbones. Who doesn’t want that?
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