My classroom game is on POINT this year! I am a secondary science teacher with limited wall space. I’ve wanted to figure out a way to spice up my classroom decor with authentic, colorful materials and anchor charts. As a science teacher, my wall space is covered with cabinets and whiteboards, leaving little room for posters and other creative decor…. Read More
A classroom pet… why I will always have one.
It was June of 2002 and I had just been hired for my first gig teaching middle school science.. I wanted to be a super cool teacher in a super cool room, so of course a super cool classroom pet is exactly what I needed, right? RIGHT! Choosing a super cool classroom pet What kind of animal would a super… Read More
Cell Phones in the Classroom … The Best $30 I have ever spent as a teacher.
If you’re a teacher, you’ve probably had to tell your students to put their phones away once or twice (or a million times). As technology and social media have increased, so has our students’ need to have their phones on them at ALL TIMES. While there are times when phones are necessary as part of our classrooms, for the most… Read More