Back to school---it’s here!

There are many emotions and thoughts about returning back to school.  Excitement, joy, pressure, sadness and anxiety might be a few.  It depends who you are, what kind of emotion you are feeling.  Are you a first year teacher?  Are you a veteran teacher and maybe it is your last year?  Are you a new student to a school district? Maybe you are a graduating senior or maybe just moving schools within your school district? Are you a parent...

As we begin the new school year, stop and reflect on what new things you want to try. Ask yourself how you can make your lessons more engaging or hands-on?  Do you need try new ways of differentiation? What about researching engaging ideas online or observing colleagues? Is there a professional development you have been wanting to attend?

At the beginning of each new year and after each teaching day, I like to reflect on what worked well and what I need to change.  I would observe my...

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Summer learning has a huge impact on accelerating your child’s success for the fall.  When the last bell rings for children to be out of school, it is a time for sleeping, spending time with family and friends, playing in the water, taking vacations AND LEARNING.  Children love to learn.  Keeping that spark of interest in mind you want to make sure to work with your child this summer so that skills and topics are not forgotten.  It also gives you that special time to work with your child,...