Mark Twain. He’s always an oldie, but goodie, [it is obvious I teach Language Arts]. Jingle bells are stowed. Mistletoe is taken down. Wonderland yard figurines are placed in the back corner of the garage. The twinkling lights that line roof tops may remain to ring in the new year on Wednesday night. New Year’s…
Archives for December 2014
it’s here!
Today’s focus: crowd control, buying time, keeping somewhat of a learning atmosphere, etc… Translation = The day before Winter Break is finally over!!
my favorite people
This weekend was filled with a blank calendar, cookie making, & birthday celebrations. Tony and I decided this past weekend was going to be “Tony & Kaylee” weekend. We were going to stay in and make cookies on Friday night, clean our house Saturday, and host a double birthday celebration for my mom and sister…
wordless wednesday
teaching tip tuesday: keep your students discussing
Today was one of those days. No, my students weren’t bouncing off the walls in anticipation of winter break; they were completely silent. I hate it when this happens. I hate being the awkward voice in the room, pulling teeth for a raised hand. I haven’t been teaching long enough to feel completely comfortable with…
saturday anxieties & projects
wordless wednesday
on tuesdays, i give teaching tips
a week in the life..
Where has the time gone? Thanksgiving has come and gone & now Christmas is quickly approaching. Between holiday parties, a couple family birthdays, and all other events to celebrate, 2015 is going to knocking on our door shortly. A week in the life is needed during the month December. Things move too fast. So here…