Hi guys! And... Hello August! August always means the last wee bit of Summer! As teachers, it is both exciting and nervewracking! I am pumped for this school year because it will be my 2nd year in 4th grade. Hopefully, my forever home-because I HEART 4th Grade! I am technically still on my … [Read more...] about What’s In Your Cart? BTS 2015 Linky Party
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Leads & Endings
One Two of my favorite craft lessons to teach in writing are Leads and Endings. The lead of a story is what captures our readers' attention, piques their interest, and invites them to read more. The end of a story closes the door, gives a sense of closure to the story as a whole, and leaves the … [Read more...] about Leads & Endings
Writing Notebook Anchor Charts
Happy Saturday to you! Pardon the construction around here! I've been experimenting with some backgrounds and style to this little old blog. And THAT is time consuming! :) I hope your Saturday is relaxing as it is around this house. We have a very hard day planned of catching up on Shark Week … [Read more...] about Writing Notebook Anchor Charts
Summer Times…
I hope this post finds you relaxing and enjoying all Summer has to offer. Summer is my favorite time of year to relax, refresh, and rejuvenate myself inside and out. I have spent time working on some of my fitness goals, personal growth goals, and family goals. Since I feel like my summer will … [Read more...] about Summer Times…
Your Writer’s Notebook
Hi! Happy Thursday to you! I am currently working on a Personal Narrative Writing Unit to kick off the beginning of the school year and I was writing some of the Teacher Notes, etc. and apparently went off on a tangent about teachers keeping Writer's Notebook. If you keep your own Writer's … [Read more...] about Your Writer’s Notebook
Hello Summer!
Well, I've got no good excuses. I've been MIA for TOO LONG. So here is the run down of my life lately: I HEART Pure Barre! Get the deal on Living Social if you live in the Clearwater Area. If not, find a deal in your area and try it. 55 minutes a day will change your life! Summer is here! I … [Read more...] about Hello Summer!