Pete the Cat

My good friend and former special ed teacher Ali was the one who turned me on to Pete the Cat. I got the first two books from the library and my class went bananas. The best part was putting the songs on iTunes for free, and singing along. I’ve found Read More...

this looks awesome: customizable lesson plans

Through the magic and wonder that is Pinterest, I found this website, Dragonflies in First . The blog author has made lesson plans for the computer that she is selling on Teachers Paying Teachers that look extremely cool. I have tried and failed to come Read More...

ideas for requesting school supplies

1. All the other teachers in my school send out a list requesting particular school supplies (markers, pencils, crayons, notebooks, etc.). I, however, use an abbreviated list with only three things on it. I ask that each child bring a composition notebook Read More...

themes for preschool

The afternoon teacher and I went out for lunch at the end of the school year and planned out our themes for the 2012-2013 school year. I thought I would share them with you, so here goes: August: Family and About Me September: Community Helpers October: Read More...

Plotting and planning; new school supplies

I went to Target and Office Max today, to hit their current sales. (Hurry in — at Office Max composition notebooks are only 50 cents each, although you can only buy 5, and at Target spiral notebooks are about 37 cents each, with composition notebooks Read More...

Teacher Humor

I have been stumbling upon the teacher version of the Ryan Gosling “Hey girl” meme on Pinterest, and think it’s very amusing. I showed this one to my 7th grade son, and he totally didn’t get it. This next one really appeals to me, because I am a bit of Read More...

Pinterest find: More Classroom Organization

I love the idea of clean, organized, lovely looking desk drawers. Sometimes I succeed at it, and other times I get off track. Here are two photos of lovely desk drawers to inspire you: This one is from Better Homes and Gardens . I think I may try this Read More...

Pinterest find: Classroom Organization

So I haven’t been writing in my blog this summer. What have I been doing? (You know, besides drinking cold chardonnays in the evenings, reading books, sleeping in, and organizing my house a tiny bit each day?) I have been PINTERESTING. Man, I am in love Read More...