Each school year in my room begins with 6th graders reading Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo. It lends itself well to teaching the concept of summarizing, characters, character … Continue reading Ten Things Thursday

Each school year in my room begins with 6th graders reading Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo. It lends itself well to teaching the concept of summarizing, characters, character … Continue reading Ten Things Thursday
The first of November inevitably begins with the disbelief that it’s November. For some, the year has gone too fast. For others with a love for the rush and bustle … Continue reading Monday Musings
I’m running on fumes today, and with trick-or-treat being last night (and kids being loaded to the gills and backpacks with candy today), I am getting through in whatever way … Continue reading Friday Funnies
I enjoyed writing to the inspiration of Beetley Pete’s post so much yesterday (see it here) that I’ve decided to continue it in a tiny string of joys and see … Continue reading Monday Musings
The most I will need at any time in these months to stay warm is a hoodie, maybe a long sleeved something, and my insulation. I wish the whole year had the sunlight of late June with the temperatures of late November.