Never A Burden

Never A Burden

  I had the opportunity as a teacher to teach in an inclusion classroom. I served as the Regular Education, while my co-Teacher Cindy served as the Special Education teacher.…
Similarities & Differences

Similarities & Differences

  At one time, rap music used to not even be considered music. This was a focus on differences.   Lin-Manuel Miranda connected Alexander Hamilton to Hip-Hop artists and created…
5 Terms to Introduce to Students

5 Terms to Introduce to Students

  Introduce these terms and phrases to students to help improve the culture and learning environment in your classroom.   Rich (@RACzyz)
Something Different

Something Different

  Did you ever want to just step out of line? Just to do something different? To find another way of doing things?   Right now is the perfect time.…
Time is All the Luck You Need

Time is All the Luck You Need

  Time is all the luck you need. -Seven Mary Three   If something doesn't work the first time, don't give up. If it doesn't work the second time, don't…
Connect, Communicate, Collaborate!

Connect, Communicate, Collaborate!

  At #4OCF, we love to advocate for students, and give them every opportunity to express themselves by sharing their voice. Recently, an amazing group of students reached out to…
Thoughts from #TCT18

Thoughts from #TCT18

  I had the opportunity to attend the Tomorrow's Classrooms Today Conference at Rider University this weekend. It again provided great learning opportunities and experiences. One of the amazing sessions…
We Write

We Write

  I'm a writer.  I don't always write in 40 minute writing blocks.  Sometimes, I get stuck.    On many days, I wake up early to write.  Sometimes I try…
6 More Favorite Picture Books

6 More Favorite Picture Books

  As you know, some of our favorite picture books can be great tools for teaching about reading or the craft of writing. I always love sharing a good picture…