Gung-Hey-Fat-Choy!   Happy New Year!!      My class learned all about the Chinese New Year which began this year on January 31st and las...

Hi Friends! We all know how powerful it is when students can teach something to one another.  It's been one of my goals this year to g...

Hi Friends! Have you read this book?  If not, I highly recommend it. It's called The Best Part of Me by Wendy Ewald.      Th...

Hi Friends, Those of you that know me personally, know that EVERY new year I resolve to lose weight.  In fact, I plan a weight loss challe...

Hi Friends!  I bought an Elf on the Shelf book last year and read it to my first grade class.  The book came with an Elf which we named ...

Hi Friends! What are you grateful for this time of year?  If I had to name my top three, I would say my family and friends, my health, an...

Hi Friends! Today I'd like to share some new activities for the Daily Five Work on Writing & Word Work.  I taught first grade last...