There was a fly in my carport yesterday. This is the first buggy critter I’ve seen in a couple months, and I’m just not ready for them to come back. There are a lot of bugs here in North Carolina, and most of them seem to like me far more than I like them. It…
A couple of years ago, I bought a tiny old house out in the country. One of the things I love about living there is the amount of critters I experience. I regularly see snakes, opossums, deer, lizards, owls, and hawks. But I would have to say the most prolific critters around my home are…
Hello, spring! The weather may not be cooperating just yet; however, science—and my calendar— tell me spring is here. And like everyone else I know, and I mean everyone I know, I’m ready for a change of season. So today I bring you a super simple springtime craft that can quickly transform a bleak, wintry…
It’s time to do a seasonal check-in. Some of you have had your spring break. Others are still longing for it. Your students are either going stir-crazy from a long winter or they’re distracted by the onset of spring sports and warmer weather. (My apologies to any readers from the southern hemisphere who are enjoying…
That magical thing lurking around the corner, big and green and wet with rain? That’s spring. Yes, spring is just ahead, just around the bend. So now’s the time to plan your class garden. Wait. What? What class garden? The one you’re going to plant this year. The one that is going to make your…
We’ve had a few days here in North Carolina that were warm enough for my sons to run around outside in shorts and T-shirts. So I imagine that these longer daylight hours are having a similar effect on kids all across the country, even in your own classroom. Spring fever is about to outduel the flu…
I love spring! The blue sky, the warmth of the sun, and the newness of the season all simply boost my spirits. For me, spring has always been a feel-good time of year. As a teacher, I had favorite things that I looked forward to in spring, and no, spring vacation was not one of…