My husband watched the time lapse video I posted a few times. He laughed every time he watched me take a break. Who hasn’t wanted to just stretch out on the floor and take a break?! I was already there and no kid germs were in there yet!


How We Made a Pirate Ship for my Classroom
I have an ocean themed classroom. Mostly my room looks like it is underwater. Last year, my Kinders fell in love with Harry Kindergarten’s Subtract Like a Pirate song. I had a blast speaking like a pirate and telling pirate related math stories. Since pirates live in the ocean, I decided it was time to […]


Pirate Ship
At the end of last school year, I told my husband that I wanted to build a pirate ship for the top of my cabinets. He laughed and suggested I buy one at a toy store. By the end of the summer, he’d come around. I’m so excited to share what we made. I’m so […]


What I’m Loving Wednesday
Today I’m linking up with my friend, Jessica for What I’m Loving Wednesday. I spent last week in my classroom getting organized. I love the feeling of knowing that everything is in the right place. Now, how long can I keep it that way?! Once a year, I empty out my cabinets and repack […]


Behavior Clip Chart
I’ve been using a behavior clip chart for a few years now. As I’m preparing for my new position, there are some things that are strange about not having a homeroom group. One of them is realizing that I won’t need my clip chart. As an intervention teacher I’ll have different kids all day long […]

