Whole brain teaching completely changed how I was as a teacher 8 years ago.  I have started slow and have been gradually been adding more an...

I have thought about doing this for years and never have followed through with it.  It has always been just a thought... until this year! Wh...

My lesson plans are finished.  I have met my new kiddos and their families.  Morning work is on their table and sight word table names are u...

I ALWAYS forget what I do the first week of school!  It is the one time of year that I actually need fairly detailed plans.  If you are som...

It is only 2 days away until I finally get to meet my new school "family."  I have the first week lessons typed up, papers are in ...

In the past I have used a cheap folder to house reading materials. By mid year I had to bust out the packing tape and tape all of the seams....

Is it just me or does everyone get the first hour of school sweat?  When 27 pairs of eyeballs are staring up at you, you hear "teacher,...