Upper Grades Are Awesome: Day Two - Class Rules and Time Capsules

Upper Grades Are Awesome: Day Two - Class Rules and Time Capsules: On the first day of school I always guide my students to create the classroom rules. I base this off the Ideal Classroom activity in the TRI...

Wisdomtoinspirethesoul.com: In Loving Memory of Robin Williams

Wisdomtoinspirethesoul.com: In Loving Memory of Robin Williams: Oscar-winning actor and comedian Robin Williams was found dead on Monday from an apparent suicide at his home in Northern California. He ...

Ms. Lilypad's Littles: Classroom Management Tips for Kindergarten (and be...

Ms. Lilypad's Littles: Classroom Management Tips for Kindergarten (and be...: I got some exciting news this week!  This year, I'm in a new position as a reading specialist, and I found out that part of my job will ...

Mr. Halpern's Class Site: Someday

Mr. Halpern's Class Site: Someday: As part of our end of year Kindergarten Celebration, we read the book Someday about a little girl who dreams of what she might become someda...

Coconut & Lime // Rachel Rappaport: Mango Pineapple Coconut Salad

Coconut & Lime // Rachel Rappaport: Mango Pineapple Coconut Salad: Ingredients: 1 pineapple, cut into chunks 3 mangos, cubed 1/3 cup coconut flakes 1/4 cup mint leaves Directions: Toss all ingredien...

The World According to Lupus: Fifty Shades of Lupus

The World According to Lupus: Fifty Shades of Lupus: When most people talk about lupus, they are usually referring to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), which is the most common type. Howe...

Mrs. Wideen's Blog: Using Social Media as a Teaching Tool

Mrs. Wideen's Blog: Using Social Media as a Teaching Tool: Teaching Social Media as a tool is imperative in todays day and age.  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Youtube are all applications that man...