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Ahh, the joyful rejuvenation of spring! It’s time to be inspired by the new life and new learning that accompany the season. Spring offers many opportunities for life science investigations—so o … read more

What is an anchor chart? Simply stated, an anchor chart is a visual way to teach a topic. Create them at the beginning of new learning. A good anchor chart is a collaboration between you and your … read more

Standardized testing season is upon us, but it’s never too late to help your students better prepare. Show them that getting ready for standardized tests can be fun and educational. Let’s take a lo … read more

As the birds start to chirp and the flowers begin to bloom, the emergence of warmth and color hint that science is everywhere. Springtime offers a variety of exciting learning opportunities through sc … read more

I can’t believe it’s already time to start planning this year’s Valentine’s Day party! I am the proud mother of twin 8-year-old boys, and let me tell you, they sure keep me busy! Between playi … read more

If you visit any of the big-box stores or pharmacies, you will quickly notice that  Valentine’s Day décor has arrived! There are plenty of cute things to use as decorations, such as conve … read more

Spring has arrived! And with its highly-anticipated arrival comes the season of spring cleaning. By this time of year, many classrooms have filled up with random piles of “I’ll put that away later.” B … read more

As the end of the school year rapidly approaches, the summer sun is on everyone’s mind. This is the time of year to begin the process of purging the home school classroom from the year’s completed wor … read more

“Mrs. Beery, I need help picking up these blocks,” said one of my students. While this is not a new phrase in my classroom, the response was what touched my heart as seven little classmates said in un … read more

The start of the school year is brimming with possibilities, but the second half is a powerful time for meaningful learning. You have created a positive learning environment and crafted qual … read more

 We’ve all heard it. An adult’s obligatory, “What should you say?” followed by a child’s less than heartfelt, “Thank you.” Genuine gratitude goes far beyond simply saying, “please” and … read more

It’s that time of year again—the dreaded testing season! You know that your students know their stuff, but what will show up on the test? Parents, students, teachers, and administrators know how stres … read more