A day in the life of an unschooler involves imagination, problem solving, storytelling, conflict, and play! Click here to see our day.

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Heart Club's Band is the pseudonym of the Beatles on their album of the same name. Released in 1967, the album contains such hits as "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" and "A Day in the Life." This era marked the transition of the band's image from less clean cut and more experimen

As I finish out my 24th year as a teacher, it is always bittersweet to watch my students take the last step in their transition to becoming 8th graders. Of

Classroom/behavior management is one of the most important things to master in your classroom. Having solid behavior management helps maintain a positive classroom environment, while enabling teachers and students to accomplish LEARNING! Here are TEN tips and tricks for behavior management I use in my classroom: Greeting Students at the Door The way you start

Spending one day in Maastricht and looking for the best things to do? This Maastricht itinerary shows you how to make the most of it! In the southeast of the Netherlands lays Maastricht. The medieval

How do we, as parents or educators, teach children gratitude, such an abstract skill? Here are 20 Ideas to Cultivate an Attitude of Gratitude in Children.

I really dislike icebreakers. They make me cringe. When I became a teacher, I swore I would spare my students the torture of icebreakers. That being said, I also realize how important it is to buil…

PLAN A PERFECT NORTHERN ITALY ITINERARY IN 10 DAYS With many stunning destinations in the region alone, it is hard to create a perfect Northern Italy itinerary. However, here are my suggestions for spending an amazing 10 days in Northern Italy. Italy is surely one of the most stunning countries in the world, and after spending

Before you start to write a novel, you should work on your outline. Here are step-by-step instructions on how to outline a novel in one day.

With Father's Day coming up, I thought that your students may enjoy drawing a portrait of their dad, grandpa, uncle, coach, etc. This is something that I did

Cambridge has been on my bucket list for a long time so when the opportunity arose to spend the weekend in Cambridge, I was really excited. It's a university town, home to the University of

There are plenty of productive things to do in the evening to make the most of your day and to be better prepared for the next one.

Hello! I am already seeing lots of posts in Facebook groups asking what to do in the first few days of art class. In this post, I will walk you through what I plan to do this year in my classes. This is very similar to what I have done in other years. First, I start all classes with basic introductions and talking about the room and art class. We go over the rules and expectations. I use a video … Read more... →

A collection of double chin exercises and makeup tips and tutorials to teach you how to get rid of a double chin without plastic surgery!

There are plenty of things to see and do in Valletta, Malta. Find out here how to explore this walled city on foot and see its top points of interest.

What to do in Hue? Read here for the list of best things to do in Hue Vietnam, including tips to enjoy the best of your trip here.

Transform your body and mindset with the 28-Day Wall Pilates Challenge. Discover the power of Wall Pilates as you sculpt strength, flexibility, and resilience. From beginner-friendly exercises to advanced variations, embrace a journey of consistency, positivity, and growth. Reflect on your progress, celebrate victories, and learn how to continue incorporating Wall Pilates into your daily routine. Elevate your fitness journey and embrace an active, healthier lifestyle with this Pilates adventure.

If you sit all day, every day, these moves are for you.

Do you and I run in the same circles? Doubt it. Although we do share at least one circle: teaching. Right? And if you and I ha...

Use these morning meeting questions for kids to start each day off with thoughtfulness and a sense of classroom community.

Wanna visit Macau? Here's an article with everything you need to know if you plan to do a Macau day trip from Hong Kong! It's a nice place!

Visual schedules promote independence by allowing students to know the sequence of the day’s events. Here are 5 types of visual schedules commonly found in a special education classroom.

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Got 3 days in Rio de Janeiro Brazil? This Rio de Janeiro itinerary covers beaches, food, culture and nightlife for the ultimate trip!

Every major city has a neighborhood both tourists and locals adore, and in Athens that's Plaka. This walking tour highlights why.

Need a fun first day activity to break the ice and get students connecting? Try hexagonal identity one-pagers.

Fun and engaging ideas to get to know your students at the beginning of the school year. Build a strong classroom community with these free resources.

Check out my 7 day Peru itinerary to plan your trip to this bucket list destination! There are so many amazing things to see and do in Peru.

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I wanted to stop by today and share some a few of my “go-to” activities during the first week of school to build our classroom community and set expectations for […]

It is the first week of kindergarten! What do I teach? I get this question all the time! I am so excited to put together this page together for you. I’m sharing our favorite first week of kindergarten read aloud stories and the free coordinating printables I made to go with them. Plus I will s

These days, more and more people are becoming more aware of the idea of narcissism; and the destructive tendencies that narcissists can exhibit in a relationship. A lot of times, narcissism can be something attributed to someone who is self-centred and individualistic; someone who is only ever really thinking about…

Deciding where to go for a week in Italy? We've outlined 7 ways to spend 7 days in Italy--plus travel tips to help you pick the right Italy itinerary!

Easy & quick recipe for Kool-Aid play-doh made in the microwave. NO cream of tartar and only 5 simple kitchen ingredients. Made in less than 10 minutes!