Modeling Made Easy

Dare I say it?  I’m actually learning something.  These articles are outstanding.  I’ll be honest, it took me a few extra minutes to get to the ‘meat’ of this one, but once I got there, genius.  I loved, I mean loved the quotes, feedback and advice provided by actual teachers.  It was wonderful hearing about [...]

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I’ll Second That

Oh, me.  This was a good one.  I’m telling you, these people know what they are talking about.  They’re totally preaching to the choir.  I gotta say, the title of this article is certainly a mouthful: “Integrating Instructional-Level Social Studies Trade Books for Struggling Readers in Upper Elementary Grades.”  Yeah, pretty lengthy.  Anyway, I’m pretty [...]

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I’m Down with Judy Brown

This article was extremely helpful and informative.  In fact, I’m making a point to put right here on my blog so I can reference it in the future.  These teaching strategies for spelling are excellent.  I’m delighted that the author, Judy Brown, went so in-depth when explaining these teaching methods.  I absolutely needed a refresher [...]

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C’est la Vie

I’m abandoning my school work for the evening and spending a little time with these guys… In case you’re wondering, yes, that is Dan Brown’s newest novel.  I’m absolutely elated that this book is finally out.  Why, you ask?  Because Dan Brown does not disappoint.  Angels and Demons and The Da Vinci Code are AMAZING [...]

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Shiver Me Timbers

I’m super excited about this pirate unit!  I’m not sure what it is exactly that makes piracy such a captivating topic, but I’m totally on board.  I think pirates are fascinating, mysterious, and a little spooky.  The ideal recipe for fun, right?  I cannot wait to get more familiar with the books Pirate Diary: The [...]

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That’s What I’m Talkin’ About

Okay.  This is big.  No, this is huge.  You have got to look at this. You have got to be a part of this.  I mean really, people. While at Whole Foods on Saturday, the lady at checkout asked if I wanted to make a contribution to this organization and I had to keep myself [...]

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Objects of My Affection

Vitamins. They’re great. My specs.  Also great.

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Jolly, Jolly, Gee

Allow me to begin by making it clear that Brown Angels is like nothing I’ve ever read before.  I was captivated by the stunning photographs Walter Dean Myers provides alongside his poetry.  The photos were beautiful, yet eerie.  There’s something about old photographs.  They’re so raw and rigid.  I felt as if each child portrayed [...]

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Talk to Me, Jack

I just finished Love That Dog.  Holy cannoli. This book was so incredibly adorable I almost couldn’t stand it.  Kudos to Sharon Creech for making me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.  Jack was hysterical.  He was so real and so honest and I just wanted to hug him.  I’m not ashamed to admit I [...]

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The Name’s Maggie

This little activity was quite intriguing.  I recall doing some research on the meaning of my name many moons ago, but I had never used the ‘How Many of Me’ website.  I had no idea there were search engines capable of telling me the exact number of Maggies in the nation.  By the way, I’m [...]

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