In grad school, I was lucky enough to have an amazing writing class which taught us the ins and outs of Lucy Calkins’ program. I instantly fell in love with wanting to teach this way – there are conferences with … Continue reading What’s happening with Writing?
The few months after Spring Break (leading up to summer) are tough to stay motivated and not lose the flow you previously had… Last week, one of my students asked “why I seemed so mad” – in reality, my mood … Continue reading Summer Stamina
This just in! The sci-fi channel has discovered a new alien space invader! Watch out for four-legged creatures with fur and pointy ears. Their tails swipe and swat as they walk so make sure to move things off counters. They … Continue reading Space Invaders (DAY 19/31 March SOL)
Being a teacher and having a social life is tough..! I know other jobs are more taxing with needing last-minute assignments and staying up late. But having to get up at 6 and not taking a nap after the school … Continue reading Teaching is tiring (DAY 8/31 March SOL)
“Conjunction junction, what’s your function?” click to listen! “A verb is a word, it’s an action word. If you can do it, then you do it. If you do it, it’s a verb.” click to listen! “It’s all about AAAWWUBBIS!” click … Continue reading Singing songs so it sticks! (DAY 5/31 March SOL)
Carnival of fun Obstacle course and dunk tank Teachers have day off Continue reading Funfair Friday (DAY 3/31 March SOL)
Last week was the most stressful and overworked week of my teacher career so far..! We had Monday off due to President’s Day, so… Tuesday was … Continue reading Intensity pays off!
Most teachers dread coming back to school after Winter Break – the kids will be unfocused, chatty, and your own motivation is a goner. I can admit that I was nervous and exhausted when Tuesday came around. But this week … Continue reading Work Wednesday: Back after Break
Who is Hannah really? A blogger? I love to share my thoughts online for you all! It is a way of expressing myself and it really makes me happy 🙂 I try to show my more creative side through … Continue reading Hannah is… keepin’ it real
Instead of going to school today, I attended a professional development session on incorporating games into the learning experience. It was very informative and fun! A game that I could really see myself using was called “Picture Talk” – one … Continue reading Work Wednesday: What a GAME-changer!
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