Class Pet: Glofish in a Bio Bubble!
After our sweet class hamster died this spring, I decided not to get a new pet immediately. Pebbles was my third class pet in my eight years of teaching and her death was the hardest one. Finding your...
View ArticleMaking Mathematical Connections- Chapter 3
I'm a little late to the party this week but I promise you it's for all good reasons...1. The heat! Oh my goodness, my portable was 89 degrees at 8 am one day.2. I am still teaching. Yes, at the end of...
View ArticleIt's that time again--Throwback Thursday!
Joining in the fun of this linky party again!This linky party is meant to highlight some of your previous blog posts. Here is a throwback for you today--it is one of my favorite activities that we did...
View ArticleISTE 2013: A Thought-Provoking Conference
The annual ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) Conference was held in San Antonio, Texas. This was my third ISTE conference. Each year is more exciting than the one before. It...
View ArticleFollow Me on Bloglovin'!
Google Reader is almost kaput!! It's time for you to switch over to another reader-type site so you don't miss any posts! Google Reader goes bye-bye on July 1st. Who knows what day it is today, since...
View ArticleChapter 4- Building Mathematical Comprehension
Chapter 4- Increasing Comprehension by Asking Questions Head on over the check out the posts by this chapter's hosts!I am excited to read more of this great book and all of your thoughts.Keep on...
View ArticleFive for Friday and TWO Giveaways!
First things first: I'm running 2 giveaways right now--GIVEAWAY #1To enter this giveaway, simply follow me on bloglovin'. There are 3 ways to do it:1. Click this button:2. Go to the sidebar (top of the...
View ArticleSweet & Simple Saturday Post #2
Welcome back for week 2! I hope you enjoyed your week 1 freebie!! If you are unfamiliar with this series, Sweet & Simple Saturday posts are meant to share a nice, simple freebie with you. It will...
View ArticleTechnology Tools for Teachers
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View ArticleMonday Made It! & Peek at My Classroom Management Plan
Yay! So excited to finally be linking up with 4th Grade Frolics Monday Made It! I had so much fun last summer, and I've just not gotten my act together enough to get anything posted. Which makes me...
View ArticleChapter 4 and 5... And so, so, so late to the party
I vow I will never again move on the last day of school while pregnant! Even now, a full week later I can hardly believe I survived. It's been a long crazy week full of boxes, boxes, and more boxes....
View ArticleMust Have Monday (ahem...Tuesday)- Coloured Pens!
So many possibilities to blog about....must haves, wow this is a great idea for a linky Sabra!My must have is coloured pens! I love writing in colour and it keeps me happy and interested in whatever I...
View ArticleBuilding Mathematical Comprehension- Chapter 6
Is it possible for this book to get any better?Amazing so far, that's how I can sum up this reading experience. If you haven't got the book yet or were hesitant in joining in....no worries, get the...
View ArticleNew Series: Awesome Apps
I don't know why I haven't ever shared iPad apps with you! I have 2 iPads and 5 iPods in my classroom that we use on a daily basis, so I have TONS of recommendations! Well, better late than never,...
View ArticleThe Science Penguin FAQ
I get a lot of questions from teachers about science, products, selling on TpT, recommendations, etc. I try to help when I can, but there are definitely times I don't feel qualified to respond. I...
View ArticleNew Blogging Adventure- A Class*y Collaboration
I am excited to announce that I am embarking on a new blogging adventure. Eleven teacher-bloggers have gotten together and created a new collaborative blog that will be full of helpful hints, ideas and...
View ArticleAwesome Apps Post #1
Welcome to this new series! Thanks for coming over! :) I am very excited about sharing some really great apps with you! I will include free and paid apps in every post. Let's get started!Endless...
View ArticleSweet & Simple Saturday Post #4
I can't believe this is week 4 of this series already! That means that summer is going by way, way, way, WAY too fast. I haven't even touched my to-do list yet!! Well, mostly because it is still all...
View ArticleBuilding Mathematical Comprehension- Chapter 7
Determining ImportanceI think this chapter is going to be a biggie! The fun starts tomorrow so don't forget to visit the host blogs. Here are the fabulous hosts for Chapter 7.Curls and a SmileStories...
View ArticleThe Firsthand Need For Emergency Sub Plans
Hello, all. I am so excited to be guest blogging for my Texas teaching/blogging buddy! I am Rachel, best known for Sub Hub but also from Learning To Teach in the Rain, which is my new adventure.I was a...
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