This week it's literally a zoo in our classroom - in more ways than one! First off, today through Wednesday is STAAR testing (our state accountability exam). During this lovely period of time K-2 gets to pretend that we don't exist - I kid, I kid. Well, sort of. We really do ... read more
Monday Motivation: Fishing for a Freebie!
Dentist. I feel like that word alone can spark fear and raise blood pressure - or am I the only one? I'm currently recovering from my second visit to the dentist in the last 5 days. I'll go ahead and say LESSON LEARNED and move on from the subject... For today's Monday Motivation ... read more
Monday Motivation: Loads of Ladybugs!
If you're reading this, I have great news for you. You survived Monday (and I guess that means I did as well)! But seriously, today and tomorrow are STAAR (state) testing so we are pretty much confined to the classroom - so not fun on a Monday. I thought it'd be fun to share a fun lesson ... read more
Monday Motivation: Spring into Science
Remember that time I said I was starting a new weekly series called "Monday Motivation," which was to be all about lesson ideas, freebies, etc. (You may insert bewildered look). Yah... I figured as much! We recently sold our home and bought a new home, so that has consumed ... read more
