I am back at it. I have been courageous in my classroom trying new projects and ideas. This courage and experiments have lead to so many great(possibly) ideas to try…Read more
question to ponder
2 VERY Important Things for you to do TODAY!!
Two quick reminders that you need to take care of today or tomorrow or else you are going to lose out on something special. Super special. And don’t we all…Read more
Question to Ponder: What is the best thing in the world?
I am reading the massive novel Shantaram right now(1000 pages) and I am just in the beginning, but the a question was being discussed in the novel that I thought…Read more
Time to help with Brainstorming Session
My 5th grade students want to prepare a presentation on Iowa and then provide a lesson via Skype to students all over the world and US. What would you like to…Read more
Classroom Debate Topic Spurs Heated Discussion and Your Expertise is Needed to Settle
Here is the question that we are discussing in class while studying Andrew Jackson: Is it grammatically correct to state the following: “Bob has an impact on Joe.” We were…Read more
Another Random Question Thrown In Your Face!
Alright, so I am reading a new book that is going to be released March 1st in Australia and even though I just started the book I have already laughed…Read more
What Are You Currently Reading?
I pose this question all the time on Twitter and thought I would post it here. What are you currently reading? OR What have you read recently that everyone should…Read more
Question to Ponder
With Thanksgiving right around the corner and only three days in school this week I have to ask the obvious, but oh so important question. What are you thankful for?…Read more
Please discuss this with me before I lose my mind
As I have been doing a lot of reading for the Cybils(well, I am way behind the rest of my judging panel, but I feel like I am reading whenever…Read more
Questions to Ponder: Question from Borders on Facebook
If you could be a character in any book or movie, which would you choose and why? What would be the title of your autobiography?