Last Day of School Social Distance Scavenger Hunt

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL SCAVENGER HUNT When coming up an end of year celebration activity for my students, it just didn’t seem feasible to do many of the activities I typically do like my “Dig Into Summer Learning Bucket” and Character Rocks. Plus, I figured many of my students were craving the same things that […]

14 Essentials for Elementary Teachers

It’s 2:40, the dismissal bell is about to ring, I’m helping my students pack up & that’s when I hear it. It is like the heavens have opened and the river above is now falling to Earth. I looked outside only to see that my once beautifully blue sky is now charcoal gray. Knowing I’m […]

What to Expect From The National Board Certification Process

What Is A National Board Certification? National Board Certification is an extension of a typical teaching certification. It can be earned after 3 years of teaching experience.  It is unique in that many school districts view it as similar to getting another degree like your masters degree. Two years ago I opened my inbox to […]