Neutralizing Mom From Hell (MFH)!, Part 1

Dear Readers, As you know, I’ve had a pretty terrible beginning of the year. I mean, it started off with a funky vibe that just didn’t feel right. From there, it just escalated to me dealing with the mom from Hell. I really want her out of life, but I know that’s not going to [...]

Bubble Blowing Contest in Class Today!

Well, I had to use the bubble blowing thing in class today. One of my little girls, who I’ll call Binaca Blast, was accused of stealing a pencil from one of the other girls. So, this started a “friend tug-of-war”. If you have little girls in your class or have little girls of your own, [...]

Bubble Blowing & Coloring for Classroom Management!!!

Bubble Blowing & coloring for classroom management!!! What a crazy idea, right? Well, it works. That’s the brilliant idea I came up with for my students, when they are upset, mad, or just generally in a bad mood. I came up with the idea because I was blowing bubbles in the summer for my daughter. [...]

Me & the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day!

Today was the day from H.E.L.L!!! It was the worst day of my teaching career. Let me begin at the beginning. I just wasn’t feeling “it” today. I was feeling a bit off all day. I get in and see the parent from H.E.L.L. waiting on me. I politely passed her and her trouble-making self [...]

Another Parent from Hell!!!

Today, I had a moment. I was ready to “wile-out” on a parent. However, I’m so tired, so I’ll save it for tomorrow. Bye for now!

The Time Had Come,

Marvin K. Mooney, Will You Please Go Now! is one of my favorite books. The kid, Marvin, reminds me of some students I’ve had over the years. One student, in particular (who I’ll call Coaster), is this year’s Marvin K. Mooney. He used to raise all kinds of hell last year with the the 2nd/3rd [...]

My Class This Year…

It’s funny how every class is different. Last year my students were talkers.This year, my students are what some of you might call headstrong. I call it hardheaded.  They are having trouble following directions & listening. There are two little girls who, pretty much, rule their mothers. So, they think they should rule the classroom. [...]

The First Day Back!

*** WARNING- This post is a little disjointed. I jump all over the place. That’s how I felt today.*** So, Teachermum,  you were right. My class did not look as bad as I thought it would. I’m still hyper-critical of the crooked posters, but all-in-all, it’s really neat. I left my camera at home today [...]

Frustrated Me!

I am so frustrated. I, with the help of my husband, Phillip, just finished decorating my room @ 6:00 p.m. Phillise missed cheer practice. I didn’t get a chance to go grocery shopping, and am just so irritable and frustrated. I wish I had at least one more day. Next year I will go in [...]

Lakeshore is the Devil!%$#

Danika & I used to say that the .99¢ store, Dollar Tree & the dollar section in Target was the devil. However, now I’ve reassessed the situation and think that Lakeshore has taken their places. Of course, I’m just kidding. But, I am tired of giving my money to them. I went there last Wednesday [...]

Not Yet! Part 1

Well, Dear Readers, I’ve been in my classroom all week  & have yet to finish. I did have two 1/2 days of Professional Development. It’s no excuse though. I b.s.’ed  and did a whole bunch-of-nothing for two days. I could have had that room finished by now. I’m kinda’ mad at myself, but will get [...]

Happy Me!

Yay, for me. I’m going to be mentoring a new teacher in my school. I know I’m adding more things to my plate, but he needs help. I’m also stoked & flattered that the Principal chose me to help him. We’ll see how things go! Bye for now.

First Day Back!

Since I work @ a private school, today was my first day back to school. The students come back next Tuesday. I love having a week in the classroom to fix it up & re-familiarize myself with it. I’ve changed the classroom around. I’m not sure if it’s going to work like this, but I’m [...]

Boy, Shopping is So Much Fun!

In order to continue to bring my “A” game, in regard to dressing, I went shopping on Thursday with Danika. I didn’t have a lot of money to spend, but wanted a few well made pieces anyway. I had to do a bit of travelling to get to the Citadel Outlet Stores in Commerce, CA, [...]

Book Review for How Full is Your Bucket? for Kids by Tom Rath

I’m cooking dinner right now, so I will post a review of How Full is Your Bucket? for Kids (2009) by Tom Rath & Mary Reckmeyer, illustrated by Maurie J. Manning. It was a fantastic read. This is the book I’m going to read on the first day of school. Hopefully, I’ll have time to [...]

Common Core Standards

Just in case you were living under a rock and don’t know about the Common Core Standards, here’s a link: Common Core Standards

Pizza Hut’s Book It Program

Did you know that Pizza Hut has a reading program? Well, if you didn’t know, now you do. This will be my 2nd year. I’ve already signed my school up. Have you signed yours up? If you haven’t, here’s the link: Pizza Hut’s Reading Program

ABC’s of Teaching Reading by Reading Rockets

Here’s a great article from Reading Rockets on the ABC’s of Teaching reading: Reading Rockets. If you are trying to teach kids how to read, check this out. It’s very good. Enjoy!

Bringing My “A” Game!

I’ve been doing a bit of shopping. I’m getting ready to go back to work. Normally I wouldn’t be shopping so early, but since I work at a Catholic school, I return August 9th for a bit of professional development with the students returning August 16th. I’ve been shopping because last year I was such [...]

Summer Reading

I only have a couple more books to read before I’m finished with my summer reading list. I’ve been particularly enamored of the Septimus Heap series. It’s really well written & so much fun. I read through the first five books (all 3,000+ pages) in 3 weeks. In between books, I The Homework Machine & [...]