State testing in my classroom means lots of test prep and lots of positive motivation. I'm no fan of state testing, because it puts an enormous amount of stress on our kids. There are years where some of my students have extreme anxiety, stomach aches, and tears because of testing week. It's THE WORST. I truly believe there are much better ways to check for proficiency and student growth, instead ... read more
Valentines Day Cards
Happy February! Today I'm excited to share a few Valentine's Day ideas that your kids will love. They're super easy to make and the best part is they're also candy free! I found all the toys and stickers in the Target party aisle. The cards are a template that I created and you can download them all for free at the bottom of this post. :) Car Valentine: This car Valentine I made for our son ... read more
Technology in the Classroom
Technology makes learning fun and engaging in the classroom, but it can also be overwhelming to manage. I'll be sharing my top classroom management tips for using technology. You'll learn easy tech tips to implement, such as ways to set clear classroom expectations, creating student tech experts, managing student logins, and more. You'll be ready to run a smooth technology-driven classroom in no ... read more
HP Instant Ink
Back to school is just around the corner! And I don't know about you, but I am always printing out a ton of things in color for my classroom. Endless decor pages, brochures, handouts, social studies units, and more. I found myself running out of color ink super quick, especially during the busy back to school season. But thanks to HP Ink program, I no longer have to worry about spending a ton on ... read more
