By the start of April 2018, 52 people had been killed in London. These are the victims.
Namaste dear Well Wishers, Hope this finds you well and May you enjoy a wonderful week ahead. Previously with the Well Wishers Group we made an exploration into the Exercises for the Days of the We…
Founder comes from Middle English foundren, meaning 'to send to the bottom' or 'collapse.' That word came from the Middle French verb fondrer, and ultimately from the Latin noun fundus, meaning '
Here are some resources I have found especially helpful as we have integrated Greek and Latin Root Words into our daily learning.
I told Big Brother that we would be taking a break from school for the summer, but that I would be giving him some tasks to review math. He rolled his eyes and sighed, but agreed. He really loves u…
If your child likes to color outside the lines, give them creative control over her next work of art with this cute and comical activity.
17th-century English speakers combined the Latin noun gratia, meaning 'grace' or 'favor,' with the English prefix in- to create the verb ingratiate. When you ingratiate yourself, you are putting
The first week is (almost) finished and I thought I’d share some of our highlights! It has been great getting to know my students, and I am looking forward to getting into even more routine next week. What did we do? Check it out… My goal for the first week of school is to start […]
A person who is contrite may have rubbed someone the wrong way and caused bruised feelings—and there is a hint about the origins of the word in that thought. Contrite came to English by way of Anglo-
Why I Took My Behavior Chart Off My Wall!
Let’s celebrate the women who broke boundaries, pushed for change and made a difference this year.
Steve Spangler shows you how to create a nine-layer density column with seven objects suspended in it.
Today recognises Australian military personnel who served in the Malayan Emergency (1948-60), and the Indonesian Confrontation, or Konfrontasi, (1962-66).
One of my favorite beginning of the year ice breakers is the M&Ms game. Each student gets a few M&Ms (I go with 2-3 each) and then they share a fact about them according to the color of M&Ms they have. This year I made a cute little sign to go with it. Want a copy? Leave me a comment & follow my blog. I'm giving this away to the first 3 people that comment and the first 5 new followers! Click THIS LINK to download a copy! Enjoy!
Companies and local establishments are turning their attention to the gender pay gap, offering discounts and freebies to raise awareness.
So this is my last official day of summer. That picture pretty much sums up how I feel. So.....since school is quickly rapidly approaching I thought I would have a #FlashbackFriday to a great team builder game to use a the beginning of the year. It is called The Best Game....because that is exactly what it is.....THE BEST GAME! You can download the game for FREE at my TPT store by clicking here..... You can read ALL about it on the old blog post, by clicking here..... Now, if you don't believe that it truly is THE BEST GAME......look at the smiles on these kiddo's faces... Or if you want further proof.....check out these reviews. I'm not lying people. You, and your class, should try it this year! Oh....and happy start to the school year!
STATUS: ENDED – Last Page – = 100 (Oct 22nd). Update: These comics are now being officially translated, so I am no longer translating them. Their translations can be found on the offic…
I like when picture books gently teach valuable life lessons in a way children can understand. Often, these books can be touchstones for discussion. Not to mention, they are good reminders for the adults who are reading them. I hope these book choices inspire dialogue and new understandings.
Multicultural Children's Book Day is designed to celebrate the commonality and uniqueness of the human experience. Along with other reviewers, authors, and sponsors we are spreading the word about books that can make diversity easier to instill in our kids.
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Iris Printemps, 9" x 11" OK on to BACKS 1st thank you PBers for sharing your personal experiences with sciatica /bad backs. BEAR and ...
This poster set features the 5 IB PYP Approaches to Learning. Each poster includes the Approach to Learning, an associated "I can..." statement, and an image to help your students interpret and remember the skills. These visuals can be used to promote emphasis on using different skills in all areas of...
The past 10 years, seen in 55 powerful images
Have some unclaimed time on the last day of school and want to make the most of it? Try this reflective, real life public speaking activity
Imagine someone studying through the night by the light of a dim candle or lamp. That image demonstrates perfectly the most literal sense of lucubration. Our English word derives from the Latin verb
