Recently, we experienced a lunar eclipse with a super blood moon. Today, we spent some time going over the phases of the moon and what exactly happens during an eclipse. Pictured below is the printable I used, which you can pick up in my Freebie Library. Once you sign up to receive the password an email is delivered to you right away. You can sign up at the bottom of this post, so keep on ... Read More about Phases of The Moon

Does anyone else feel like all they do is spend money on their classroom? I cringe when preparing my taxes for the accountant and I have to see an actual number. In fact, one year when reviewing my file the accountant commented, "Surely this number can't be correct...". Folks in other professions just don't understand the expense of running a classroom.
Does your district support you with an ... Read More about Homework Passes For Student Gifts

Recently I spent a long weekend in Moab, Utah. It had been years since I had been there and that was only the briefest of visits. I was excited to go back and do some hiking and biking.
This place my friends is magical. Truly, truly, magical.
No time to read now? Pin the image below for later -
The key is to visit when it isn't super crowded, like any other destination, and October was ... Read More about Magical Moab, Utah

Previous to the holidays I searched everywhere for a good tutorial on how to make Paper Bag Stars. I finally figured out how to make them from bits and pieces of various posts so I decided to compile easy to follow directions, right here, in one place.
These stars are simple to make and look spectacular. Perfect to make with students!
Creating the stars was so successful with my second-grade ... Read More about How To Make Paper Bag Stars Step by Step

I love to listen/watch Ted Talks. In this post, I have included links to a few of my favorite. Ted Talks inspire me, motivate me, and help to relight the fire that drives me whenever I am feeling defeated.
Here are a few of my all time faves -
Rita Pearson, "Every Kid Needs A Champion" A rousing call to educators to believe in their students and actually connect with them on a real, human, ... Read More about Ted Talks That Inspire Educators