Can we talk about classroom rules? I have the perfect solution to create an engaging way to teach your rules! Years ago in a professional development class, I learned that classroom procedures must be taught and practiced - in the same way you would teach a reading skill or a math ... READ the POST
Team Building Ideas for STEM
If you are looking for ways to use games for team building in your STEM lab (or regular classroom) I have three fabulous activities for your to try! Part of my first few days of school, as a regular classroom teacher, was always about team building (community building). It's those ... READ the POST
Back to School Time-Savers
Alright, it's mid-July! I know you are thinking about back to school time. You can't go shopping without seeing school supplies on sale or displays of new shoes and clothing, and I know you are getting excited. It's a fun time of year, isn't it? But... it's also stressful. You have ten ... READ the POST
7 Tips for the Busiest Month of the Year
I love the freshness of a new school year, don't you? I also love the busy-ness of the first few weeks of school! But, and there is always a but, I don't love the overwhelming feeling we all get as we try to write lesson plans, make nametags, hang bulletin boards, create new projects, and teach our ... READ the POST
Tips for Back to School
Are you excited to think about school starting back? I always wish there were a few more days of summer until I actually go to school and start working in my classroom! I love putting up fresh bulletin board paper and new borders and I love working on all the ideas I have thought about ... READ the POST
4 Amazingly Simple STEM Challenges to Tackle First
Are you tackling STEM this year? Will this be your first foray into a STEM challenge? Take a look at the photo below! Y'all, that is one of the best STEM challenges we complete! It's an exploration of the ingredients of pancakes and we actually cook them and taste them and do it over and over until ... READ the POST
