Fresh Sharpened Pencils

I currently teach Grade 3 (8 and 9 year olds).  This weekend I'm reading 4 chapter books, ranging from 2nd grade to 6th grade reading le...

How does my teaching, my responses, my philosophy help my students have grit? Great video every teacher and parent should watch... ...

Starting school again after holiday is always a little exciting.  My kids know exactly what I expect by this time of the year.  The Christ...

... sick day it is.  My work load may increase, but at least I get to sleep late in the morning.  And those detailed lesson plans are sittin...

... for my winter season cold.  The problem with getting sick and being a teacher is missing work.  Most people would take the opportunity t...

The bulletin board surrounding my school's elementary office has been converted to a "Wonder Wall".  Kids write questions abou...

In the midst of report card writing I am always a bit negative.  It's a big job and feels a bit overwhelming.  But the truth is that as ...