It's important that children spend some time in conversation.  Brain research proves that, and as classroom teachers, we know we need ...

I am so ready for Spring!  Here in New Hampshire, the temperature seems to have trouble getting past the 40s, and there are still patches o...

As a blogger, I know the power of the audience.  It's you readers out there that make me want to blog, and make me want to make qua...

Looking for some ideas for those cute little plastic eggs you find everywhere this time of year? I've got a few ideas!  Come on over t...

Do you have an Easter freebie to share?  Are you looking for Easter ideas? I felt it was time for an Easter Linky Party.  I hadn't s...

Don't you just love St. Patrick's Day?  It's one of my very favorite special days! Why?  Well, I admit, I have Irish blood in ...

I do a combination of Daily 5 and the requirements of my school district.  Here are some cards that help me communicate with the children....

Happy Booking Across the USA!  There are over 50 bloggers representing 50 states who posted about their states!  What are we posting abou...

Ever notice how many car dealerships extend Presidents' Day throughout the whole month of February?  Well, that's what I do in the ...

Looking for something for Presidents' Day? I plan on spending most of next week celebrating our presidents as well as our country. I...

I have some students in my class who don't quite have "number sense".  These are the kids who still don't automatically ...

Groundhog Day is next Saturday!  I sure hope that little guy doesn't get scared by his shadow, since I've already had enough of win...

Here's a freebie that's perfect for Day 100 or any day of the year that your students need to practice adding tens. Plus, it wo...

I've always had a love/ hate relationship with winter.  I grew up in New England, so I'm no stranger to snow.  I've been sledd...