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Since the end of the school year is upon us and we have finished state testing, the students are starting to get a little restless. To keep them from jumping…
Since the end of the school year is upon us and we have finished state testing, the students are starting to get a little restless. To keep them from jumping…
I have spent a lot of time lately talking with my students about life and how things change as you grow up. We talked about the fact that things you…
Today at school I had the kids respond to a journal prompt asking them if they could go anywhere in the world, where would they go. I got some great…
Since Black History Month is this month (and is very important to the students and staff at my school), we combined it with National Entrepreneurship Week (February 15-19th) this year.…
Usually around this time of year, my school celebrates Black History Month. In preparation for this month I like to do a project with my students to introduce them to…
Life is hard right now. I know that it isn't just me struggling with all the uncertainty of everything going on right now. It feels like every day we are…
Whereas my house is covered head to toe in Halloween decorations, I try to be a little more under control in my classroom. Most of my decorations in the classroom…
There is little I love more than the start of a new school year. The excitement of meeting new students and a fresh start are something I look forward to…
Life is hard right now. I know that it isn't just me struggling with all the uncertainty of going back to school right now. It feels like every day we…