I like to get my sixth grade class started using a program called Moby Max. Great program, the full suite is free on Edmodo, and is serves to review things I know we won't get to. We usually rotate between... Continue Reading →
I'll be the first to admit, I'm very easily distractible. I make lists like crazy because, going to the store, I'll forget things if they aren't written down (sometimes even when they ARE written down too!). I'll have someone tell... Continue Reading →
There's a meme floating around somewhere out there that talks about how we as teachers should be all in all the time for school, not doing the "countdown" to summer. I've read several posts about how the countdown takes away... Continue Reading →
My last few slices have been fairly grumpy at best. I've not been in a good place, feeling overwhelmed, and just not happy with many things. However, today, I went back to a quote that a student gave me a... Continue Reading →
Somehow, I've agreed to run 9 miles at the end of July. #why The problem with all this, I'm only getting three miles a week right now. #notgood Hitting a 15-K is another stop towards a half marathon. At one... Continue Reading →
Some days, the struggle is real. We have the day off for Good Friday, so I've been moving fairly slow. I've gotten to bed late the last few nights, and really felt it last night, so I slept in. Our... Continue Reading →
Today's slice comes from the book, The Brave Question Payoff, by Dr. Alan Zimmerman. I had the opportunity to see Dr. Zimmerman speak during a January PD day, and if you have the chance, find a way to see him. You... Continue Reading →
No, it's not my birthday, and no, going into 45, probably not going to be real celebratory either! 🙂 But, this is what I want for my birthday: Biolite CampStove This genius product creates electricity through the burning of small... Continue Reading →
When our slicing gets done, this is where my "Friday Thoughts" would go. I did that last week and the title got a bit long! 🙂 Well, after 10 days straight of blogging, I hit a "blah" wall of watching... Continue Reading →
The Life of a Conflicted Teacher 