For my entire teaching career, I have worked in title 1 schools, so I know quite a bit about the nuts and bolts of what that experience is like in the communities where I have worked. Still, I find that most parents have no idea what a title 1 school really means from a practical…
I am a former classroom teacher, current literacy interventionist, and a mom of three young kids who will NOT be having accidents in their classrooms. There’s a lot of outrage over potty policies in American public schools, and parents are worried because their child’s teacher won’t let kids go to the bathroom. There was even…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! But before you can relax on Christmas break, you have to plan a special holiday party for your sweet fourth graders. Below are my favorite classroom Christmas party ideas for 4th grade. Of course, these could work really well for third graders and fifth graders, too! You…
If you’re wondering how to switch teachers in elementary school, you should know that it’s not always easy in a public school setting, and for good reason! Occasionally, there are compelling reasons to move a child to a different class. This post will help parents understand why administrators are reluctant to honor parent requests for a teacher…
Whoa, y’all. Did you know that iStation serves over 4.4 million students in 28 states across the US? And yet, no one is blogging about the iStation reading program. That’s because it’s the world’s driest topic. I’m here to jazz it up! You’re welcome. If a mama blogger who focuses on the school-home connection isn’t…
As a teacher, I know all about the challenges of the job, and how overwhelming it can be sometimes. Fortunately, we have been given the gift of God’s word to bring us peace, give us strength and hope, and remind us of our calling. Teaching can be a work of ministry. Here is a huge…