Oh, friends.Is this ever a TIME or what?!I'm not even sure what to say.So many of you have reached out for guidance on what "distance learning" should look like. And more than anything, I want to help ... READ the POST
Memoir Writing in Middle School: Part 2
Hey friends!So, it's been close to a month since I published Part One of my Memoir Writing series, but we are only about 7ish days past where I last left off.Writing this post and reflecting on the ... READ the POST
Memoir Writing in Middle School: Part 1
Hey friends! I've got a picture-heavy post for you today, so grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and settle in.So, for years... basically since I started my career, I've been teaching personal ... READ the POST
Shaking Up Your Seating Arrangement in Your Middle School Classroom
Happy January, my Friends!I hope you are all feeling that "sweet spot" right about now. That's what I like to call the time from January - March. We've got a lengthy chunk of uninterrupted teaching ... READ the POST
Holiday Gifts for Big Kids!
Winter break is getting closer, Friends! Can you feel it?!?!I just wanted to take a minute to share some adorable and FREE last minute gifts that you can give to your students. A couple years ago, ... READ the POST
Using Exit Tickets for Formative Assessment
I swear that I blinked and it was DECEMBER!! Holy cow! I can't even. I'm hardly ready for the holidays, but I can tell it's that time of year because my own home has been nothing by an infirmary for ... READ the POST
