I had a classroom experience last week that reminded me of how much I wish I had kept a journal throughout my teaching career. Sadly, so many incidents are lost in the mists of time. I was talking with first graders about landforms in science class, and explaining what they are like. Mountains - I flew over the Rockies about a month ago. Canyons - Mr. Sawyer and I went to the Grand Canyon a few years ago. "Mr. Sawyer? Who's that?" I replied that he is my husband. Shocked student: "He's still alive?! It wasn't until the drive home from school that it occurred to me that they often confuse h ..read more

It's time to pick up some great materials from Teachers Pay Teachers! Today and tomorrow, December 2 and 3, is the Cyber Monday sale for this year. My store is 20% off for the sale. Click here to browse the products ..read more

Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving with friends and family ..read more

Well, I disappeared for a year. Did you notice? My last post was for last year's Cyber Monday sale. Amazingly, people have still been reading old posts and many have followed me! And with no new content! I'm not going to explain my absence in this post, but I will in the future. Life happens, right?! Anyway, I have a new TPT product to share with you in time for December. Here is the cover:   This activity book is filled with over 50 pages of kids' activities (listed on the cover picture). To see the book in my store, click here. Of course, you can make copies of individual pages to us ..read more