Episode 2: Kaitlyn Edington
Episode 2 stars Kaitlyn Edington, an Elementary Art Teacher from Pennsylvania, who gets me laughing with her use of humor in the classroom! The Vlog Note Pad: Want more …
Episode 1: Whitney Ramirez
Episode 1 of the Teacher Vlog: Tips and Tricks to Help You Crush it in the Classroom, Whitney Ramirez, Elementary Teacher from California dishes out 2 simple, but super important …
5 Dollar Tree Teacher Tips!
Welcome back to school, friends! Can you smell the fresh paint? Do you hear the new school shoes squeaking across the freshly waxed floor? New starts are so fun! And …
The 1st Week of Summer- Teacher Edition
School is out! I may or may not have danced a little when I typed that. I have a smile on my face, a cup of coffee next to my …
The Final Farewell
Goodbyes are happening. Not the kind of goodbyes that are only for the day, the weekend, or even an extended break. The kind of goodbyes that are happening are in …
Teacher Appreciation Week- The Perfect Excuse to Gain 7 Lbs.
May is no doubt about it the best time to bust out “Teacher Appreciation Week.” We as teachers need this boost now, more than ever! The Parent Organizations really knows …
Teachers Tips for Field Trips!
Raise your hand if you are going on a field trip before the end of the school year. 90% of teachers raise their hands. When talking about these little adventures …
The Heroes of the Halls: Cooks
Have you ever been behind the scenes of a movie or TV set? It is pretty wild. Totally not what you would expect. The producers and stage crew do an …
3 Tips to Survive The Remainder of the School Year
Spring break is over and that means back to the classroom! Back to the excitement, back to the daily routines, back to the meetings and the grading, and back to …
3 Signs Your School is State Testing
It’s Spring Time and teachers know what that means….. No, not Spring Break. No, not kids losing their minds, either. That is happening, but that’s not the hot topic in …
Peppermints: School Gold
For whatever reason, peppermints seem to be a hot item in schools all across the country. Maybe it is because this is the go to “medicine” when you see the …
Beanboozeled: The Ultimate Way to Bring People Together
‘Tis the season for school morale to decrease. Most educators would describe this time as crazy and chaotic. Maybe it’s because of the weather. Maybe it’s because of standardized tests. …
Game Shows Aren’t Just For Grandmas
I LOVE game shows! Maybe that makes me 65 years old, but I just can’t help myself. A bucket-list item for my life was to appear on a game show. …
Beans + Plastic-Ware = Science!
Beans + Plasticware = Science! Nothing says science quite like some dried beans and a plastic fork! This week my students when on an awesome adventure into a forest as …
RtI: Relationships Totally Influence
With the start of 3rd Quarter comes the start of a new enrichment cycle. The word enrichment or RtI often causes teachers to cringe, roll their eyes, moan, or a …
The Goal Crushing Re-Mix!
I’m just going to get right down to the point. New Years Resolutions suck! Want to know why? It’s a 365 day commitment and most of us don’t have that …
Teachers Need a Boost
Ever wake up in the morning and hit snooze 7 times? Straight up, I do this every morning! It takes me at least 15 minutes to gradually transition out of …
School is like a Box of Chocolates
I have a confession to make… I re-gifted something FROM a student TO my students. Is that bad? …. Upon further reflection, I don’t think it’s bad. In fact, I …
The Red Carpet
The first full week back to school after a huge break can be rough. There are times when you aren’t sure if the kid is just deep in thought or …
Welcome Home
A school is more than just an educational building. It is a place of friendship. It is a place filled with opportunities. It is a place with trusted adults. It …
Tying Us all Together
Schools are created to be a tremendous learning environment. Schools teach math, science, reading, and so many other great subjects. But my favorite thing to teach is life. I LOVE …
The Holiday Family Dinner
Food brings people together. It doesn’t really matter if it is a feast or a snack, when people share conversations over food something really special happens. One of the most …
The Epicness of White Elephant
Nothing says happy holidays quite like a Ziploc bag of ketchup packets. This past week my advisory family celebrated the end of 2017 with a little white elephant gift exchange. …
The Unfortunate Reality of the Candy Cane Gram
‘Tis the season for lots of different fun little fundraisers! At my school the hot money maker right now is the infamous Candy Cane Gram. I get SO pumped up …
Holiday Spirit Week
The week before Winter Break…. The time when kids are on their best behavior, they are turning in all assignments on time, they are respectful and kind to teachers, and …