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So I just looked at the calendar and realized that this February is super special! We are celebrating Leap Day this year! Call me funny, but I love that little special day that only comes around every 4 years (except every 100!) I thought I’d share a few quick and easy activities and crafts that I know you’ll want to… Read More
Ok… I love bulletin boards. I do. But, maybe it’s more like a love/hate relationship. They brighten a room like nothing else can. My old room had HUGE bulletin boards. It allowed for so much creativity. I had a few that I kept the same all year, then I had a few that I would change seasonally. This seemed to… Read More
So I’m more of a “teach African American history all year” type of teacher, but February is Black History Month and that makes it the perfect time to shine the spotlight on even more important African Americans who contributed to America’s history. One of my favorite ways to do that is with a research project on African American inventors. This… Read More
Hey, there teacher friends! I’m back with a few more must-reads for your classroom and this time all the books on today’s list are perfect for February! Groundhogs, valentines, and presidents make February a great month to read some seasonal favorites! I know my students love the furry little guy that pops up on February 2 to tell us how… Read More
It’s mid-year, and parents that means it’s time for mid-year parent-teacher conferences. Walking into a parent/teacher conference can be exciting and nerve-racking all at the same time. Cue the sweaty palms! What if your child isn’t doing well? What is the teacher going to say? It’s the moment of truth: How is my child REALLY doing? This is your time… Read More
I know what you are thinking… Leigh-another books post? I know, I know, but I promise this one is good! Also, as an avid reader, is there such a thing as too many books? I think not! But, it’s almost 2020. It’s that time of year where everyone is relaxing and enjoying some much needed time off for the holidays…. Read More
