This Fractured Fairy Tale Writing Set is one of my most popular items (with students and teachers).   This creative and narrative writing a...

Simile and Metaphor Poetry Set Studying similes and metaphors can be tricky, especially for students who have limited experience  with ...

I admit... I have been a terrible blogger the past 6 months or so.  Being back at work and being mom to a 20 month old takes up most of my t...

WOW... I teach 5th grade, and with the new Common Core State Standards, my district got a new math curriculum.  WOW.  It's a lot more ri...

If you follow this blog at all or have spent even a few minutes here,  you know that I LOVE games.  I especially love incorporating them int...

I love games, and I really love to incorporate them into my classroom.  It's tough to make them engaging and really packed with learning...

April is National Poetry Month.  I now say that with a huge smile and a tingle of excitement.  If I'm going to be completely honest, and...

If you're a teacher who is looking for graduate level courses, MTI may be a great option for you. Midwest Teachers Institute  is  natio...

Midwest Teachers Institute Graduate Level Professional Development Courses for Teachers Midwest Teachers Institute  is  national provi...

I'm not Irish, but I love St. Patrick's Day!  There are so many fun traditions that I bring into the classroom each year.  The kids ...