Educational funding, where can you be?
(to the tune of Chim Chim Cher-Ee) Educational funding, where can you be? Our kids aren’t so lucky, nothing comes free. Educational funding, what will we do? The classrooms are bursting, at almost 32. And…
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Slam dunk that Dryer Ball!
Disclaimer: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I go back to work in two days. TWO DAYS?! And although I’m certainly ready for The Flash to begin school again, I’m not quite as sure about…
Tiny Light
When a tiny flame goes out, the world is not as bright. And you know in your heart that the earth’s just not right. The light may not have spoken or walked on two feet,…
What we do in speech
My principal challenged us to consider our students in twenty years. What values and life skills do we hope they will learn from our class. Beyond the day to day articulation drills, what impact do…
Twas a week before Christmas
Twas a week before Christmas And all through the school, All the students were rowdy Ignoring the rule. Buzzing all through their classes All anxious to speak. To announce what great presents They’d get in…
The Lunar Beasts
Once upon a time, there was a village deep within the woods. Only, it wasn’t a village, it was a school. And it wasn’t in the woods, it was quite urban. In fact, it wasn’t…
How Do Dinosaurs Go To School
Disclaimer: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I adore the entire Dinosaurs series of book for young children. Teaching manners and behavior in compare and contrasting ways, while incorporating humor and high interest characters!…
Works for Me! High Elbows
It’s germ season at school, so a few years ago I passed up giving all of my students “High 5s” and switched to “High Elbow”. It has been a huge success. Many of my special…
My battle gear (super hero protection)
All Super Heroes need protection! One of my biggest job hazards is getting spit in the face unintentionally (or occasionally intentionally). Kind of ironic that I always told people I never wanted to be a…