Distance learning is a real thing. It's a widespread real thing in our world right now. As I write during the Coronavirus/ COVID-19 outbreak, schools across the US have shifted to online learning activities. I have been chatting (Virtually) with my teacher friends, I have been a parent in the community, and I have been [...]

Ok... what in the world happened since I posted last! It feels like things have changed so quickly with long term school closures popping up amid this very strange time in our country and world.  I have been working from home since my little gal was born, and I'd love to share some things that [...]

When spring is in the air, we all know that our students sometimes require that "little bit extra" to stay engaged.  Designing and using spring themed literacy centers or activities is one great way to engage them during this time of year. I designed and used several different spring centers with my first graders. We [...]