One of the shows that I used to watch as a kid was The Cosby Show. I still value the wisdom and humor of Bill Cosby as one of the most influential forces in my life, personally. The show itself, which featured the life lessons of the loveable Huxtable family, lives in the annals of [...]

As a classroom teacher I feel just as much responsibility for my students learning during the summer months as I do during the school year. I want them to have a balanced summer filled with fun and learning support at home so they can begin the next school year right where they left off in my classroom. Unfortunately, research shows that ...

Today I’m sharing the note I send home to parents each year which features educational gift ideas for their child. I started sending this list home several years ago when I noticed all of my students returned from the holiday break reciting a litany of movie related presents they had received. I would cringe upon hearing them describe in ...

October 5 th is World Teacher’s Day! If you are still a student and you didn’t get to thank your teachers yet then it’s time for you to do so. Many parents and students don’t know what goes on behind the scenes! Meaning, how much effort this teacher puts in to correct tests, prepare lesson plans, cut and paste papers, decorate the classroom, ...

Hello Teachers!The Have Fun Teaching web site has organized a brand new teaching store. This online shopping store has an Amazon.com interface, however, the Have Fun Teaching Store has resources for teachers and parents organized by subject, category and grade level. This is a great place to easily find resources for your kids for the lowest ...