Awhile back I wrote about how to bring the fun back into the classroom in a world of curriculums. If you didn’t catch that post, you can read it here. Anyway at the end I wrote that I would be back with some independent work ideas. You may be asking yourself, “Why is she giving us ideas now?” To answer […]
A Round-Up of FREE Resources for SOR Independent Work
I’m Taking Advice From Chris Hemsworth
Last night my family and I sat down to watch the last episode of Limitless with Chris Hemsworth, a mini-series done by National Geographic on Disney+ about Chris Hemsworth’s journey to learn how to live a healthier and longer life. There are six episodes in the series. Each one focuses on a different health aspect that contributes to your quality […]
What To Do When You’re Questioning Your Career Choice
This was me last year around this time. I was in the middle of a difficult school year. The most difficult of my career. Along with the couple years prior, COVID years, which were difficult, too. I was finding it almost impossible to get up and go to school each day. I cried, often. I knew I needed to do […]
Top 5 Tips for Working With an Assistant
Many times in the younger grades you have the privilege of having an assistant in your classroom. I have had the privilege of working with an assistant almost my entire teaching career. The only time I did not have an assistant was during my time in first grade. The best part about having an assistant is having another set of […]