I am a huge advocate for a calm classroom environment. I want students to feel like the classroom is a safe place to learn and grow. A simple way I create this is by using videos I have found online! When is the best time…
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Emergency Sub Plans
We’ve all been there. You wake up sick in the middle of the night. You get sick in the middle of the school day. You are told last-minute that you have to attend a training tomorrow. We stress about subs for a variety of reasons:…
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My Favorite Podcasts for Teachers
Do you have a long commute to school? Mine is about 30 minutes each way, and I honestly don’t mind it at all because it gives me time to relax on the way there and destress on the way home. I used to spend my…
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St Patrick’s Day Activities and a Freebie!
Does Spring Fever start to set in at your school around this time of year? You know that time, when you’ve lost count of how many indoor recesses you’ve had and you can’t remember the last time you saw the sun? Where I live,…
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TPT Cyber Sale and TWO Giveaways!
Just in case you haven’t heard, TPT’s site-wide Cyber Sale will be Monday and Tuesday! My store will be on sale, and you can use code cyber18 to save up to 25% off! Want to win some TPT cash to spend during the sale? Enter my giveaways…
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Social Studies Color by Number Freebie
My favorite subject is, and has always been, Social Studies. I just love everything to do with it! My passion for travel also ties into my love for history. I also love creating resources to help make Social Studies more engaging for upper elementary…
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