As a parent, you want to do everything to help your child succeed in life. As a high school teacher, I find that there are some skills that students lack. One of the best things you can teach them is important life skills. Not only do these skills set them up to be successful in […]
Art as a Window to the World: Enriching Social Studies Through Creativity
The post today is from Jerry Poon. Based in Los Angeles, artist Jerry has made a distinct mark in the art scene. Influenced by the lively essence of pop culture, his work echoes the vividness of comics, manga, and video games. Jerry’s art takes a dive into fantasy, blending the whimsical with the bizarre and […]
My (2nd) Birth Story
Back in September, I had my second baby. This birth was similar as my first, as he was extremely late, but different in other aspects. Maybe because I’ve done this before, because it was a boy this time, because it wasn’t during a pandemic, who knows. August 25th, 2023 My due date. I was only […]
An Underrated Classroom Supply
When I look at my classroom and the things I have in it, I can honestly say that I’m a bit of a hoarder. I keep seasonal decorations, supplies, organization items, and tons of other things that I hardly use. However, I can say that having a ball of yarn in my closet has come […]
Teaching Strategies for Bilingual Educators
Today’s post is written by Barbara, owner and creator of Spanish4Kiddos and Crafts4Kiddos, sites dedicated to enhancing Spanish learning with fun learning activities, ebooks, and interactive games. Barbara is a bilingual educator, teacher, and consultant who serves bilingual families, teachers, and educators with English and Spanish resources to teach Spanish, ELL, or dual language programs. […]
Building a Capsule Wardrobe: Planning
I’ve always been curious about capsule wardrobes as I love the idea of having clothes that all match together. Plus I feel like I have too many clothes. So I’ve decided to start the process of building a capsule wardrobe. In fact, it’s one of my goals for 2024! Phase one of the process is […]
No Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies
Today’s post was written by Merritt, from It’s Better with Butter. Merritt is a food blogger that focuses on easy and approachable recipes. Her blog focuses on delivering delicious recipes that are diverse and easy to make. Merritt is passionate about trying and eating all cuisines and flavors, which is showcased in her recipes that […]
2024 New Year Goals
As most people do, I’ve reflected on 2023 and thought about what I’d like to achieve in 2024. This past year was a big year for me – I started working on my blog again, had another baby, and moved into a bigger home! Lots of change and growth. I would love to continue growing, […]
Spring Teacher Outfit Ideas
As we start to thaw out from the winter season, I like to get into the spring season with spring clothes. When teaching, it can be hard to have clothes that are a good fit in the classroom. However, I wanted to share spring dresses, tops, bottoms, and accessories that make for a solid and […]
Montessori Toddler Bedroom Ideas and Tour
A few months ago, my husband and I moved into a bigger home after our second was born – a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom split level – a huge step up from our 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom starter home. When we moved in, I was determined to make my daughter’s room more Montessori-based as she’s […]