If you are still masking like we are, I am sure that you have found the mask that works best for you and your family. It took many, many different styles and brands to find the best fit for our 6-year-old, but we have finally found the one that she likes best and that we know provides the very best protection for her. If you are still on the hunt for the very best mask for your kids, please try out the Happy Mask brand.
Read MoreI was getting tired of opening up my kitchen cabinets and doors to just find a mess. So, I did some research, and I bought a few items to turn my kitchen into an instagramable organized kitchen. Now I save a ton of room, and it looks so clean and organized. It was a good use of my time, and I felt very productive. Here are some of the products that I bought, and I really like them!
Read MoreFinding Langston by Lesa Cline-Ransome is a book that we love to teach to our middle school classes. It takes place right after World War II during the Great Migration as Langston and his father move from rural Alabama to the bustling city of Chicago after Langston’s mother passes away. It is a heartfelt story about a boy’s love of his family, books, and poetry.
Read MoreA few years ago I stumbled upon a Facebook group called Hard CORE on The Floor (#hardCORE) created by Nicole Gonzalez. It took me a few weeks to figure it all out, but once I did, it completely changed the way I used the Peloton app.
Read MoreNow, many of us feel that we just have nothing left to give. So, teacher friends, the question is…how do we take care of ourselves in a way that is meaningful and beneficial? How do we restore some of that shine to the diamonds that we are?
Read MoreIt is the start of the new year, and that must mean that it is time to reflect on the previous year and take stock of all of our failures and triumphs. Why is this a thing? Like, why do we insist on basing our worthiness or our achievements on the lack of failing we do? Isn’t failure a part of learning after all?
Read MoreHate dry, chapped lips? Same here. I need to have lip balm on my lips at all times. Seriously. I have them all over my house, in every room. At school I have them in my school bag and on my desk. Here are some of my favorites:
Read MoreAll in all, leverage students’ strengths by creating meaningful group work activities to teach both academic and SEL skills necessary for the future job market, whatever that may look like in the next decade.
Read MoreAlways on the lookout for books to add to my classroom library shelves, I think this year especially has been a banner year for great books that I am sure will appeal to my students. Rising to the top for me, these are My Top 10 Middle School Books for 2022
Read MoreAnother step in fostering a classroom that is collaborative is to directly teach students how to be dependable.
Read MoreIt really is surprising how well these flower remedies work. I can’t recommend them enough. Alexis Smart has all kinds of flower remedies for all sorts of ailments, and she can even make custom ones just for you.
Read MoreEasier said then done, right? One of the best things that a teacher can do for a student is to help him/her on the path of becoming a life long reader. Here are some tips and tricks that we have incorporated into our classrooms:
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