Where ever we go, whatever we do these days, the World Wide Web is there like the most accommodating concierge, not only serving our every need, but…… Read more “What Should I Teach?”
New York Public Library’s Most Checked Out Books…
English teachers love reading and love to read. SO, it’s no surprise that I have read NINE out of the TEN books identified by the New York…… Read more “New York Public Library’s Most Checked Out Books…”
The End of the Road! Well, At Least in My Mind!
Our little suburban school was on a block schedule when I first arrived. I got used to having 80 minutes every day for half a year. We…… Read more “The End of the Road! Well, At Least in My Mind!”
Lunch Duty and Other”Secrets” They Never Tell You About in Teacher College
Today marks only four days left of lunch duty this year. You wouldn’t think that this would be such a big deal, but you would be mistaken.…… Read more “Lunch Duty and Other”Secrets” They Never Tell You About in Teacher College”
English Breakfast
Recently, I wrote about the benefits of breakfast (https://rnrreads.wordpress.com/?p=779). It got me reminiscing about English breakfast. My husband is British. Our family has spent some time in…… Read more “English Breakfast”
Vaseline in the Jar, Oh!
I love music, music of all genres. One favorite song, Whiskey in the Jar” has many exceptional versions- the original by Thin Lizzy, The Dubliners, and Metallica…… Read more “Vaseline in the Jar, Oh!”
Oversharing- When is Enough Enough?
Okay, as a teacher, you may never, and I literally mean never, get a chance to chat with your colleagues like this. Between grading, lesson planning,…… Read more “Oversharing- When is Enough Enough?”
Headbands!
No, I am not talking about the game Headbandz, although that is a fun way to liven up your classroom. I’m referring to my preference to wear…… Read more “Headbands!”
Avoiding De-Feet!
When I was a cheerleader back in the eighties, we had this corny cheer (okay, we had a lot of corny cheers and enormous pon poms, but…… Read more “Avoiding De-Feet!”
Gifts from God
A snow day, or better yet, a two hour delay. Does it really get better than that? The phone rings. You just know, you’ve been granted a…… Read more “Gifts from God”
