• Vooks: Distance Learning Resources

    Let’s face it – distance learning isn’t exactly a walk in the park for teachers or parents.  The good news is that there are e-learning tools available to make it a bit more manageable this time around.   Vooks is one of those tools that is full of distance learning resources, and it has been a […]

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  • Back to School Teacher Deals at DSW

      Back to School Teacher Deals at DSW ~This post is sponsored by DSW and contains affiliate links.  The opinions presented are all my own. DSW has been my go-to for teacher shoes for years!  What I love most about the company is that DSW is “committed to giving back and doing good things.”  This […]

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  • Back to School Shopping Deals at Walmart

    ~This post is sponsored by Walmart and contains affiliate links.  The opinions presented are all my own. Back to School Shopping at Walmart This school year is going to look a lot different.  Some families will be keeping their children home from school opting for a virtual experience, while others may choose to send their […]

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  • The Fine Motor 15: Begin Each Day Making Hand to Mind Connections

      Read about why I decided to say goodbye to traditional morning work, and hello to “The Fine Motor 15!” I have taught kindergarten since 2006.  In recent years, I have noticed a serious decline in my incoming kindergarten students in the area of fine motor skills.  In the age of the iPad, we have […]

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  • 7 Tips for Creating a Tropical Classroom Theme

    Welcome to another episode of Extreme Makeover Classroom Edition: Design Tips for a Tropical Classroom Theme.  All of the décor in this post is brought to you by the amazingly talented Melanie @schoolgirlstyle and Carson Dellosa Education.  I am super excited to partner with them again and share my latest classroom transformation with you.  Ladies […]

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  • 7 Secrets for Teaching Writing in Kindergarten

    7 Secrets for Teaching Writing in Kindergarten When I started in kindergarten back in 2006, teaching writing was by far the most challenging part for me.  There wasn’t a manual or many resources available.  I didn’t have a specific curriculum that mapped everything out.  This led me to do extensive research on best practices for […]

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