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A few months ago, I was working on a team for my district to research methods and strategies that would provide rigorous, engaging and authentic instruction for our students. When completing the research, I ran across several articles published by Education Week that were relevant to the research we were doing. Have you ever started…
Have you already hit the ground running this school year? I’ve teamed up with some of my friends to give you some wonderful tips for back to school. I hope you will hop along and check out some easy, QUICK tips that will help you save time, get inspired and ready for the Best School…
For the last two weeks, I have been working on learning more about Pinterest. I found a great course offered by Melissa at Blog Clarity called Pinning Perfect. Anna from My Life and Kids has been moderating the course. I’ve learned so much already! If you are a blogger and want to learn more about…
How do you differentiate for your English Language Learners? Read on to learn 7 Strategies that will encourage even your more reluctant English Language Learners to participate! There are many ways to include active interaction within your classrooms. Not only does this help your ELL students, it provides opportunities for all of your learners to…
Having lived most of my life in South Carolina, I am having a hard time lately with the devastation and tragedies that have taken place in my beloved state over the last year. From the ice storms of the winter of 2014, to the tragedy in Charleston in June, to the devastating flooding that is…
Just the phrase itself, “Back to School”, sends shivers. Doesn’t it? Do you still get so nervous and excited on the night before the first day back that you have a hard time sleeping? I think the reason most of us are a bundle of nerves is because we want to make sure that we…
Hello friends! I’m so excited to be joining some of my favorite upper elementary blog buddies for a huge link up to share some great Back to School Survival Tips. Hop on through each of our blogs and check out the collection of tips that should get your new year started right! Have you considered…
Are you trying to incorporate more technology in your classroom? Do you want your lessons to be more interactive? Then, Nearpod is for you! Check out this video from Nearpod to learn more: Last spring, I shared this with some teachers at my school and they were excited about how it can be used in…
Hey friends! I’m off to my daughter’s Freshman Orientation for the University of South Carolina today and we are super excited about what is in store. I just can’t believe the time has come for this major event in her life. #wheredidthetimego? If you follow me on Instagram, you have probably seen that hashtag a…
Hello from my poor, neglected blog! It’s been over a month since I’ve posted. You might say I’ve been busy…but you could also say that I’ve been enjoying my summer. It’s a little of both, really. I’m here to share some of the fun things that I created for my daughter’s graduation party for Tara’s…