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 ... read more
8 Must Read Books for Teachers in 2020
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. For me, ... read more
Must Read Books for January
Ok... January is *just* around the corner! I know most of us are just trying to make it to Christmas Break, but I wanted to get this post out early so the over-achievers out there (side-eye) who actually plan BEFORE they leave for break, will have some suggestions of books to pull for the new year! January is a great time ... read more
Circle, Circle, Underline: A Simple Word Problem Strategy
So let's talk about word problems, shall we? What is it about them that just messes kids up? Is it the need to read while doing math? Maybe it's just too many words to dig through? Whatever it is, there's just something about word problems that causes panic in my students' eyes. That is until I started teaching them this ... read more
Reviewing Procedures with Officer Buckle and Gloria
The first week back after Winter Break is always a hard one... the kids are not *quite* back in the routine of school, and let's face it... neither is the teacher! That's why it is so important to review your classroom procedures the first week back! One way I like to do this is with the book, "Officer Buckle and ... read more
Cyber Monday Sale!
Who Needs to Go Out On Black Friday When You Can Shop in Your Pajamas? So were you one of the brave ones who ventured out this past Friday to score some major deals? Well...I did! We went to Target and scored a few good deals on gifts for the kids. I'm sucker for major steals, but I'm also a lover of shopping in my ... read more
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