I have been back in the classroom for about three months now and I am really enjoying myself. I am inspired and hopefully I am inspiring the young minds of my students as well. Within the last few months I realize why many children are having to attend summer school and why it’s so unfortunate. […]
Learning Doesn’t Have To Stop During The Summertime
Today is the first official day of summer and for some of you, school has already finished. Here in New York City we still have a full week and a few days left in the academic year but you know me, I have already thought about how I can continue the learning process throughout the […]
I Sent My Inner Teacher To Hell This Summer
I thrive off of routine, I am not even going to lie. Every year, when summer comes along I am very regimented and I start the boys on their reading schedule on July 5th, to be exact. I create a calendar and we follow through. It’s hard to turn off my inner teacher…but this summer […]
Why I Believe In Water Safety
Disclosure: This is part of a sponsored collaboration with the PreK12 Plaza. However, all opinions expressed are my own. There is nothing more important to me during this time of year than SAFETY!! Of course, I practice safety in all that I do because I am a mother and a teacher, but water safety holds a […]
Say No To Summer Packets
On the last day of school this year, I was extremely surprised to see that there was no HUGE packet requiring my attention in either of my boys’ bookbags. Let me explain…. Let us rewind to a few years ago when, with every holiday that rolled around, my eldest would have page after page of […]