Donate Now Today I gave my kids their final exam, and for those who finished early I instructed them to write me a letter. “About what, Miss? I don’t want to write a letter!” I was able to get a handful to actually write one. Folded in the shape of a heart, one student handed…

Donate Now It’s fascinating to watch the dynamic between my students, and the impacts that minor changes to this dynamic will have on a class. Whether it involves a seating chart, or certain students being absent, the tiniest changes can transform the entire flow of the classroom. Half my class was gone today for state…

It’s week four and I’m absolutely bewildered by how comfortable I feel in my new teacher skin. The highlight of week one was coming up with my teacher stare, this week’s highlight is consistently (ok, maybe not consistently) using it effectively. I’ve begun to establish the necessary authority in my classroom to control behavior with…