Best decision E-V-E-R! If you are thinking about switching up your classroom I would say go for it. But, we told you we would be honest in our Blog and so we want you to know it’s going to take lots of time, lots of help and lots of money. With that being said, I […]

Yes, everyone… they DO make a toothpaste that your kids can use and that won’t make you angry every time you walk into your kids’ bathroom.  Now, why they don’t promote this toothpaste to moms is beyond me but I came across it accidentally as my kids and I were standing in the toothpaste aisle […]

We started our latest little “game” (more on that in future posts) with a reading of the book Inside a House That is Haunted by Alyssa Satin Capucilli to introduce our subject to the kids. It was an easy grab off the shelf, and I knew it included mummies so it was perfect! Then it was time […]

Objective:  Create a container that will hold the most Halloween candy. Some Suggested Supplies (teams of 2): Check back soon for details on how to use this challenge in your classroom!

With a whole new room comes new labels.   Check out how I put these labels on my new, functional containers.  I started by labeling the containers with classroom materials and my materials.  I was able to find pink and green labels (orange… not so much) – oah and let me tell you…       […]

The other day I got a shipment (like I do often) of some new wooded boxes with moon sand (there are a lot of different versions but essentially it’s all the same – well pretty much).  I really wanted green and decided to go with orange as well because you know, of course it haaad […]

Often, I find myself stopping at the nearest Walmart or Meijer that is open at 6am on my way to school that carries the supply that I need for a special game or activity I decide to do for the day while laying in bed the night before or taking a shower that morning. However, […]

Our village learns together. We run our households together. We teach our children together. We become better people together. Who is in YOUR village? Have you ever asked yourself that question? Take a moment and think about it. Really think about it. In your personal life… Your professional life… It really is okay that we […]