Is today a double whammy for you? If a Friday the 13th has you avoiding ladders and black cats; well that could be a whammy. What could be the second whammy? That would be a Friday the 13th full moon! Super spooky, right? I find a full moon mesmerizing. It’s so spectacular! No one has…
When a hungry dragon decides some friends look like a tasty snack, only the smartest damsels think to pull out the dragon’s weekly menu to see that dragons eat only noodles on Tuesdays. But then if it turns out it’s Wednesday, watch out…. So what’s in your lunch box today? Submit a comment to our…
To get my kindergartners warmed up for gym class, I would arrange students in a circle and lead them through various stretches. Once, when I demonstrated how to do a bicycling move, my shirt slid up slightly revealing a tattoo on my lower back. I sat up to see 27 kindergartners all staring at me…
B is for books, D is for DVDs, H is for Halloween mini erasers (which make great manipulatives), and M is for markers. Does this sound like a fab First Friday Giveaway? I think so! To enter for a chance to win this fun collection of goodies, leave your answer to the following question right…
This headline grabbed my attention: “Teacher Finds 2.12 Carat Diamond at State Park.” According to the article, the 36-year-old Nebraska teacher was visiting Crater of Diamonds State Park (I want to go there!) in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, when he noticed a shiny brown stone that looked distinctly different from the others. Yep, it was a diamond….
Before I go to bed every night, I scoop litter boxes. I have three cats and like to keep things as clean as possible. In addition, Ralph (pictured) will avoid the litter box if it isn’t cleaned every day. Ralph is a picky little floofer. I don’t like cleaning litter boxes, (does anyone?) and…
It’s the last Friday in August and that means it’s time for our final summertime bonus for the year. Someone is going to win an ePacket valued at $10 or less—and it could be YOU! To enter for a chance to win that ePacket, simply leave your answers to the following quiz right here on…
Everyone’s favorite fishy friend is headed back to school—this time as a substitute teacher. I have TWO copies of this book (with stickers), so two lucky teachers will win in this week’s random drawing. Here’s how to enter: Submit a comment to this blog by Thursday, September 12, and let us know if you’ve ever…
For years, my handwriting was mostly printed with a smattering of cursive tossed in. Then I took a dive in some platform heels and sprained my thumb. Subsequently, my printing became awkward and painful so I decided to brush up on my cursive, assuming that it would be easier on my hand. I was right….
Really, you’re going to talk about birthdays? (Is that what you’re thinking?) The answer is “Yes.” I’ll make it quick. I have just a couple of ideas to share! I love the idea of plotting birthdays on a coordinate graph. I realize this isn’t appropriate for all grade levels, but trust me, kids grasp the…