I may teach kindergarten at my school, but I am also a faculty advisor for my school's National Junior Honor Society. For several years, the NJHS has provided tutoring services to struggling students once a week after school. The program has evolved considerably with each passing … [Read more...]
Before You See My Classroom, There’s Something You Should Know
As you know, I decided to completely redecorate my classroom this year. Just like my old classroom, this year's decor is the result of a partnership between myself and Melanie from Schoolgirl Style. I spent the month of August working in my classroom, making decisions about all … [Read more...]
A Better Way to Collect Money for the Classroom
A few years ago my teaching partner and I put a stop to the Nickel and Dime Cycle in our classrooms. You know what I'm talking about. The note that goes home saying "We are working on a special holiday craft… please contribute $2." Six weeks later, that note is followed by … [Read more...]
Earn Even MORE Cash for Your School With Shoparoo
Have you heard the news? Shoparoo is my favorite way to earn cash for my school and now the free iPhone and Android app has even more amazing features to support your school! The app also has a whole new look. Don't worry though, all of the basic features that you love are … [Read more...]
Earn Cash for Your School with Shoparoo
Get ready friends because I have some big news about how you can earn some extra cash for your school. PAINLESSLY. It's called Shoparoo and it's pretty much the best thing since Box Tops. Do you go grocery shopping? Do you own a smartphone? Do you teach or send your kids … [Read more...]
Old School, New Life Ahead . . . In Pictures!
Today is my first day of summer vacation and LIFE IS GOOD! I have been engaged for over a month, but I promised myself that I would wait to start planning the wedding until after school was out for the summer. I did, however, decide allow myself one pre-summer wedding indulgence: … [Read more...]
Creating a School-Wide Recycle Center
In honor of Earth Day, I am stepping out of my classroom to share today's Bright Idea. I didn't travel very far, just down the hall and around the corner to my school's recycle center. Does your school recycle? This year I took on the task of revamping my school's recycle center; … [Read more...]
