December is here. It's the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be the most trying time of the year for teachers. Between the projects, parties, programs, and general holiday excitement, students are... shall we say... slightly distracted from the learning. …

May has arrived, and if you teach in the South like me, you're in the home stretch! School will be out before we know it, so today, I wanted to share some ways that I like to celebrate the end of the year with my class.

1. VIP of the DayAbout a month before school is out…

Teaching is HARD. It's exhausting, mentally, physically, and emotionally. You care for your students like they are a part of your family (because in some ways they are). It's nearly impossible to "leave work at work." Regardless of how much we love teachin…

It's no secret around my school that I l.o.v.e my Classroom Friendly Supplies pencil sharpeners. (Yes, I have multiples!) So I was beyond excited when they offered to send me their newest color, especially since it's one of my favorites - PURPLE!!! Just look how gor…

Just popping in to let you know that I blogged at Teaching Trio today... I'm sharing some ways I am committing to finding more hours in the day so that I can get it all done this upcoming school year!


This is definitely a "do as I say, not as I do" post, becaus…

I'm linking up with Doodle Bugs Teaching for Five for Friday for the first time this week! If you want to join in, all you have to do is grab the button for your post, blog about 5 things from this week (anything goes!), and link up on her blog!
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