Are You an ACTIV Teacher?

I've used an ACTIVboard for the last 3 years and I just love working with it! My students get better at using it every year and we continue to incorporate it into every subject area. Last year, I was finally able to get the district to install ACTIVstudio Read More...

Tape + Eww Factor = Motivation!

That's right, tape + eww factor = motivation. Sounds weird, right? Well, one of the best motivational strategies in my arsenal has attained success with the majority of my students every year...letting them clean the floor. I know, I know...you're thinking, Read More...

Got Good Junk? Need Good Junk?

While waiting for my turn at the hairdresser last week, I came across a really interesting sounding web site, called Freecycle , in a magazine I was scanning. I quickly wrote down the web address on a scrap of paper I had because I knew I wouldn't remember Read More...

A 3 Ring Circus? A Party? Going to the Dogs?

I have used a different theme to decorate my room since my 3rd year of teaching. I have found that it really helps to build "community" within the classroom and the kids always enjoy it. I don't just decorate with the theme, but I make it part of our Read More...

11.5 More Things

I'm back! Sorry it has been so long since I've posted anything for those of you who were reading right along. I'm afraid I let myself get caught up in so many other things that my blogging got bogged down. Anyway, I know some of you went through the 23 Read More...