Oh, Boy, Little Girls & Waterworks!

Today, two of my little girls, who I will call Little Lady & Sweetie Pie, got into a fight during Music. I was so surprised as I walked into the Music Room & saw Little Lady crying & Sweetie Pie holding back tears. “What is going on?” I asked Little Lady as I gave her [...]

Just the Right Book!

I love bibliotherapy and personally feel that it works. If you want to say something to someone and don’t know how to say it, say it with a book. That’s why I am looking for just the right book to tell one of my students about his behavior. This particular student, technically, bullies other people, [...]

Curriculum Mapping

I just came from a fantastic Curriculum Mapping training. I will not have time to write about it now because my sister is giving a speech tonight. So, I will write about it tomorrow. So, if you don’t know what this is, you will tomorrow. Bye for now!

Peter Griffin, the Dragon Ball Z Stance, & the Black Sheep of the Family!

The title, as it is, is long and maybe a bit confusing. As usual, just sit back and you will understand it shortly. I’ve made it a habit of making my class into family. Unfortunately, not this year. I was thinking that it didn’t happen this year, but it did. However, and this is a [...]

Friday- Where Are You?

Friday, I have a bone to pick with you. I don’t know what’s going on with you. You’ve been taking longer and longer to come and see me. And when you come, you leave waaaaaaaaaaaay too soon. What’s wrong? Don’t you love me anymore? If so, please visit more often, okay! I’ll be waiting for [...]

I Had A Bad Day!

Yep, as the title states, I had a bad day. It was the kind of day where you just want to roll up in a big ole’ ball and die. I say it was a bad day because it just seemed like I couldn’t do anything right. Today was my writing coach’s visit. I thought [...]

Cowboy & Octous by Jon Scieszka

I have to say that this story, Cowboy & Octopus (2007), by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith was not my cup of tea. I absolutely hated it. Why am I reviewing this book then? Well, I am reviewing this because Jon Scieszka, a former school teacher, writes books for reluctant readers (read boys), and he [...]

Wanna’ Play Jeopardy?

I’m not sure if this is the same site the 6th grade teacher used for her jeopardy game. I’ll ask her on Monday. I was so happy to find this because I have been wanting to play Jeopardy with my students since the 6th grade teacher showed me her version of Jeopardy. The only catch [...]

Private Schooling the Homeschool Way!

I am so envious of homeschoolers. Most of them are fantastic. They are able to make resources out of nothing. That’s why I have decided to try some of the things they do. I found a homeschooling site for teaching children how to write a novel. I can’t access my laptop right now because I [...]

The Gold Rush, Get Rich Quick Schemes & High Test Scores???

How are the Gold Rush, get-rich-quick schemes, and higher test scores related? Well, wait for a minute and, as usual, I will bring it back around. Recently I had a conversation with my fourth graders. We are studying the Gold Rush right now and they are so fascinated with it. As we were discussing the [...]

A Genesis to Revelation Explanation!

That’s a funny title. You may even be curious as to what it is. Well, what is a Genesis to Revelation explanation? Glad you asked, now I can tell you. My brother-in-law, who’s a pastor, is (let’s say) very thorough. Don’t ask him a question if you don’t want to get an answer that’s at [...]

Finally Better!

Hello, Dear Readers! I know I’ve been missing in action. I’ve been sick for about 2 weeks off an on. Just when I thought I was getting better, some other symptom would come out of nowhere and knock me on my butt! But, I said no more. Last night, I took a scalding hot bath [...]

$1 Book Sale

Yes, you read that right. There is a $1 book sale going on in Westchester, on Manchester & Sepulveda. They are going out of business and everything is $1. I cleaned up. I got 15 books (9 hardcover, 7 softcover) for $16.54. I don’t have the books in front of me, and can only remember [...]

Fruitful Friday!

As of this week, I’ve instituted Friday center time. I have the Art Center, Writing Center, Computer Center, Leila Center, Reading Center (on the rug), & finally the Game Center. At the Leila center, I pay the students and review concepts they may have had trouble with. For the first time, things went pretty smoothly. [...]

No Sour Grapes This Time, My Friend!

Ok, Dear Readers, this time I will not be eating sour grapes. Not that there was any sour grape eating last time either. This time I will definitely be ready for the Open House we’re about to have. I have been working on a writing project with my students that will definitely be on my [...]

Back at Work!

Although I’m not @ 100%, I couldn’t stay at home. I was still a little unsure if I was going to be able to return to work, but I made it. Once I could walk down my hallway with stable legs and run my own bath water, I knew I was well enough. I’m going [...]

Much Better, But Still Not @ 100%!

I feel much better even though I’m not @ 100%. I am incredibly weak. I keep trying to get up, but my body keeps tell me to lay back down. Hopefully I will be well enough by Monday to go to work. If not, I will simply have to listen to my body and take [...]

Co-Flu???

It hit me like a ton of bricks. I was going up the steps to my classroom when I had to stop because I was so weak I nearly passed out. One minute I was fine and literally the next minute, I was shaking with chills. I’m all achy and have a headache. The only [...]

Oobleck Again?

I made Oobleck with my class today in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday. I couldn’t stop there though. Why, you ask? Well, since you asked so nicely I will tell you. Phillise wanted to make some too. So, even though I was tired, I had to make oobleck with my baby. As I speak, she [...]

Today Was Like Magic!

Today, Dr. Seuss’ birthday, is like magic. There is so much going on at my school today. First, my Principal dressed up like the Cat in the Hat. Secondly, the Pre-k through 1st grade had green eggs and ham. Thirdly, we had readers from the community come in and read Dr. Seuss to the whole [...]

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

I’ve been looking forward to this for some time now. My students are excited. I’m excited. The Kindergarten & 1st grade are making Green Eggs & Ham! I may do the same thing. I don’t know. I’ll figure it out. But, for now, Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!