February 2017: As I update this post it kind of breaks my heart that my circumstances have changed in many ways but I’m leaving the post as it was written. Nov. 2015 Happy Saturday! First of all huge thank you to Victoria from Teach with a Smile and Cassandra from Mrs. 3rd Grade for offering the opportunity for the TPT community to say thanks!… View Post
Are you pulling your hair out trying to come up with something for morning work every day? Are you out of options for keeping your sanity? I know if it’s testing season for you, your kids are getting antsy. I can help you with this problem. Are you a homeschooling parent?? Guess what? These ideas will work for you… View Post
“What is creativity? The relationship between a human being and the mysteries of inspiration.” Elizabeth Gilbert Have you heard of the book Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert? The premise is not letting fear hold you back from your creativity. Let me tell you that I am not a huge reader (because I can’t sit still long enough to do so)… View Post
I thought for this post I would share some of my favorite Social Studies sites. I have TONS of suggestions but I don’t want to spill all my secrets now. I also don’t want to break the internet. So I will keep this a cliff-hanger/To Be Continued post! I think most of us are already familiar with Brain Pop, Flocabulary,… View Post
Last Thursday was one of those days that made my teacher heart happy! It was Civil War Project day! All 3 of my 5th grade classes were abuzz with excitement! I created this project many moons ago and recently updated it to give it some pizzazz! It is always a big hit with students because it appeals to their interests…. View Post