I have terrible teeth. I admit it. But it’s not my fault. I am a dental health enthusiast. If they gave awards for flossing and brushing and mouthwash-swishing, I would be giving a lengthy acceptance speech while clutching my golden tooth statuette. I inherited lousy teeth from my parents. So I go on with my…
February
Whoooo’s Ready for Valentine’s Day?
Yipes! It just dawned on me that a Valentine’s Day party in today’s classrooms might not include candy. Say it isn’t so! I agree that developing healthful eating habits at a young age is the way to go. However, if I’m being completely honest, I don’t think I can do Valentine’s Day without a piece…
Dr. Seuss in the Upper Grades
We’re just a few days away from Dr. Seuss’s birthday, March 2, and how are we to mark this special day in English literature when the good doctor is too often thought of as a “wee kiddies” author? Get your upper grades students into the spirit of Seuss not as readers, but as writers! Step…
Surviving the Marathon
As an upper grades teacher, February was always when I came to the conclusion that school planners had done at least one thing right: back-loading vacations. As the year dragged on, I realized that February break and April break and the assorted holidays in between were timed perfectly to help me stay evenly keeled. If…