PS We Found It
In my first year of teaching, I was hired as the last teacher to complete the fifth grade team…
The Monet Lesson
We can learn a lot about Monet, the Impressionist painter, and about Impressionism, the painting movement that Monet led…
Learning About Students
I’ve written before about our responsibility to create opportunities for students. It is imperative that we give students the…
5 Ideas for Communicating with Parents
How can we improve communication with parents? Try these five ideas for communicating with parents. These strategies will help to…
10 Ways to #CelebrateMonday
10 Ways to #CelebrateMonday Read a book to your students. (Try some of my personal read aloud favorites: Mr.…
Jason, Please Sit Down
In my second year as a fifth grade teacher, I had a student named Jason. I started the school…
5 Must Do’s for Math Class
Math Class should be built upon several routines and structures that are practiced every day. Give these 5 strategies…
Painting is Poetry
Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen. Leonardo…
Make a Splash
This week, many educators and students will return from spring break. If you are an educator, take advantage of…