One year ago we were under a stay-at-home order, and it had been months since I was in my school working with teachers. I was exhausted from having no break from my kids and bored with no school to go into. Blogging had always been at the back of mind; I’ve followed so many incredibleContinue reading “1 Year Anniversary!”
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Amazon Finds for Middle School
As you all know, Amazon is how I survive as a parent, especially now that I’ve moved to a town where there’s only one store to shop at. Daughter starting dance class…leotard and tights will be here in three days! Son finally joined soccer…shinguards and cleats are on their way! The same is true asContinue reading “Amazon Finds for Middle School”
Top Amazon Finds for Remote Teaching
Amazon finds are always my most popular posts…and lucky for you all…I’m back with my top 10 items to help make remote teaching a little easier!!! Fair warning…none of these are like “couldn’t teach without” type of finds; however, they all bring a smile to my face and make the time sitting in front ofContinue reading “Top Amazon Finds for Remote Teaching”
Halloween Picture Books
In my crazy mind, I fully believe the holidays begin on October 1st with Halloween season!! The decorations come out of storage, the stores are decked out for every holiday between now and January, and the themed picture books are amazing!! I’ve rounded up some of my favorite Halloween picture books just in time; myContinue reading “Halloween Picture Books”
Election Day Books
Election Day is quickly approaching and it’s never been more important to get out and VOTE!! I’ve already sent in my mail-in ballot and have been talking about the importance of this day with my two kids. They watched my husband and I as we chose our candidates and put the ballot in the mailbox.Continue reading “Election Day Books”
Amazon Lately
Get ready for a hot mess of randomness. It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything so I thought I’d offer a peek into my latest Amazon purchases! Some our school related, some are not. I love seeing what other people are buying, so I thought why not share my hot mess? Ready?! Here weContinue reading “Amazon Lately”
Supporting Remote Learning at Home
My son’s school has chosen to be fully remote for the first quarter; I had a feeling it was going to happen. Now that I’ve had some time to process that his kindergarten year is going to look much different than what I envisioned in my mind, I’ve come around and am fully on boardContinue reading “Supporting Remote Learning at Home”
Amazon Round-Up #3
Teacher Favorites I recently checked my blog stats and analytics for the month of July. I love to see which posts have been the most popular, and which ones fell a little flat. It gives an insight into the types of posts I should write more of. Well, when I checked, it was clear whatContinue reading “Amazon Round-Up #3”
Amazon Favorites Pt. 2
My last Amazon post was all about my favorite school supplies and things that I love having with me during the school year. This Amazon list is a little different. I was trying to think of a clever name for this group, but I’m just gonna call it what it is…. Here is my roundContinue reading “Amazon Favorites Pt. 2”
Windy City Literacy 