I can hardly believe it has almost been one year since we moved from California to Texas. and, no, the transition has not been easy, but we have found a few bright spots, and on of them are the sweet notes my daughter has received from her friends back home. Outdoor Buffet Tablescape with Boxwood Topiaries.

Integrating the ARTS with BOOKS to teach COMPREHENSION Strategies. A mouse is taking a stroll through the deep, dark wood when along comes a hungry fox, then an owl, and then a snake. The mouse is good enough to eat, but smart enough to know this, so he invents. Before you begin reading, show your class the spread of pages in the book that shows the setting.

Friday, May 15, 2015. Surprise Anniversary Trip to Vegas! When I walked in from Miami, Hubby informed me that we were going on a trip to celebrate our 33rd anniversary. in TWO DAYS! I was super excited but wow was I going to have to get into high gear to get ready to go in that short amount of time. Somehow I managed to get everything done and we got off to Vegas! Decorated in the theme of Italy it was a wonderful place to stay. I have to say that I was pretty tired by the time we arrived, not having time.

Wednesday, April 08, 2015. My little learners have been working SO hard on their reading these past few months and I am VERY excited to show what what they have been up to! After reading the progressive phrase 3 times, we got to work on the comprehension questions. My little readers also drew a picture to show me what they know about the phrase. Drawing a picture is such an effective way to have kids tell you about a story.

On my blog, I share classroom tips, teaching ideas, and classroom resources. I share tech tips that can be applied to the classroom. Thursday, June 23, 2016. Thriving, Not Surviving! My, oh my! So I literally drove back and forth to school twice a day for drop-off and .

The past few months have been quaintly fulfilling with some sweet, subtle, enriching experiences. Turns out that the evening .

Thursday, May 26, 2011. the editor contacted me all because Lauren Conrad recommended my pillow! You can find it in the June 6, 2011 Issue! Just goes to show that if you really put your mind to it. you can go a long way! We are now anticipated another Feature in Pregnancy and Newborn in July! I was born in north.

Tips and tools from an elementary school Literacy Coach. Sunday, March 4, 2018. 4 Reasons Why Instructional Coaches Visit Classrooms. How do you feel when people walk into your classroom? Get a bad case of dropsy? This is pretty normal, unfortunately. In a lot of schools and communities, teachers tend to teach in a bubble. They spend all day with the minions, only looking someone eye-to-eye while walking to the car after school. 1 To see how the curriculum is going. When I walk into a.

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