I remember as a little girl stepping into the classroom and looking around at all the bright posters, letters of the alphabet, and charts I could not yet read in English. Although my teacher was very friendly and...

One of my favorite ways to embark on the New Year is to set a lofty reading goal for myself. I peruse any and all best book lists and queue up my GoodReads with all the newly published books I can’t wait to get my...

As we head into a new year, we also enter the tricky and confusing land of New Year’s resolutions. If we’ve heard one new year’s resolution, we’ve heard them all. Whether it’s eating more celery, eating less chocolate...

I have always LOVED an improv game, even as a youngster. I remember when my 5th-grade teacher had us participate in a mock Salem witch trial prior to our social studies unit. This role-play activity was engaging, and...

As the holiday season approaches, schools and classrooms often experience a surge of excitement and energy. Students get excited to share their family traditions, decorations go up, and classes start preparing for...

I have a distinct memory of being in third grade during the 1996 election. Our school hosted a student election day and the entire student body cast their votes for the candidate of their (or more realistically, their...

After all that tireless planning and prepping in August, the school year is finally underway! You’ve set up your classroom, made your plans, and welcomed bright new students into the learning space. But every year,...

We get it! August and early September can feel like a fever dream. The moment your new students walk into the classroom, many best-laid plans can fall by the wayside…including launching your workshops.      So let’s...

Summer is fast approaching and on top of all the plans to relax and rejuvenate after the school year, it is also a great opportunity to continue our growth as educators.  Add some of these titles to your vacation...