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All At The Right Time

2011-11-06T07:36:45Z

Haven’t seen me here for a while? I’ve been using my precious blogging time to really listen to my kids, get some extra exercise happening, paying attention to my husband, cooking some wholesome meals (okay…at least I try) and I … Continue reading → Read...(read more)

Bad Teachers

2011-10-19T11:29:21Z

“You don’t learn stuff from bad teachers, you just learn stuff about bad teachers.” These are the exact words from a conversation between three boys aged 11-14 today. I know because the conversation took place in my car. Something to think about? Read...(read more)

One Target at A Time

2011-10-16T10:20:34Z

Writing skills in my classroom have increased with a slowing down of targets. The pressure of only seeing my writing students once a week resulted in me trying to achieve too much in one lesson and in the end I … Continue reading → Read More......(read more)

Kids Shouldn’t Go To School

2011-10-08T21:12:04Z

Dan Haesler – teacher, blogger, speaker, Positive Psychology advocate and colleague – has done a fantastic post this week titled “Kids Shouldn’t Go To School.” I think every teacher should take the time to read and ponder over the essential … Continue...(read more)

Band-Aids, Fairness, Solutions and My Own Wounds

2011-10-01T23:36:18Z

I used to think that “fair” means that everybody gets the same, but thanks to Richard Lovoie, I came to understand a few years ago that “fair” actually means “getting what you need.” Mrs Saylor, over at Salylor’s Log, uses … Continue reading → Read More.....(read more)

Problems In Perspective

2011-09-19T09:41:52Z

Ever had your child coming home from school with that, “Worst day of my life!” thing happening? You know those days when they really do feel that the world is coming down on them? I once received this fantastic advice/strategy … Continue reading → Read...(read more)

Fits Like A Glove

2011-09-13T10:51:47Z

The right reading book should fit you just like the perfect glove. I adapted this stunning idea from Melissa and Nicole at Lessonplansos.com when I downloaded their fantastic resource called Rockin’ Reading Workshop from the Teachers Pay Teachers Store....(read more)

I Caught A Student Doing…

2011-09-07T06:13:13Z

He kicks up a big fuss about reading. Says he hates it. Won’t go near a chapter book. Last week I celebrated because he got lost…in a book. Guess what I caught him doing at lunchtime today? Reading a book … Continue reading → Read More......(read more)

What Does Your Thinking Look Like?

2011-09-04T10:36:07Z

If you had to draw your thinking, what would it look like? I was blown away by the massive effect this simple question had on my students! Just look at their thinking. I’m sure you will be totally surprised at … Continue reading → Read More......(read more)

Seven Things About Me…

2011-08-30T10:40:36Z

Essential Mama Baby has awarded me a Versatile Blogger Award. I am over the moon! Fly over to over to Essential Mama Baby where she aims to “… connect to other moms and to talk about the best experience of … Continue reading → Read More......(read more)

Lessons From The Book Whisperer

2011-08-28T09:13:01Z

I finally made it to the end of Donalyn Miller’s book…I could have devoured the whole book in one sitting, but unfortunately time is always an issue. I love Donalyn’s writing voice – she is a successful teacher sharing her … Continue reading → Read More.....(read more)

Golden Butterflyz

2011-08-26T21:55:46Z

I am the featured blog on Fresh Blog Fridays over at Golden Butterflyz! I love the way that Miriam, blogger at Golden Butterflyz, describes herself as the CEO of domestic affairs. You may want to hop over there and meet … Continue reading → Read More.....(read more)

Which House Do You Choose To Build?

2011-08-16T10:54:20Z

Did you know that as you grow up, you build the house you are going to live in one day? When I teach students, I like to use the analogy of building a house when viewing the choices they make. … Continue reading → Read More......(read more)

Beauty Lies In the Eyes of the Adjudicator

2011-08-12T13:30:27Z

Years of debating against his mother (*sigh*) have turned my Senior Son into a pretty determined debater. Excellent advice from his teacher and support from his debating team have turned him into a strong debater. Which is why, as an … Continue reading...(read more)

What Message Are We Really Giving Our Kids?

2011-08-04T10:01:11Z

I have been completing a number of strength and weakness charts recently. If you are interested in knowing how I do this, you may click over here. Now, whenever I complete a chart like this, a child is ALWAYS able … Continue reading → Read More......(read more)