Pinterest has become the go-to source for inspiration for teachers. I could get lost for hours in this sea of creative ideas! In an effort to engage with the teaching community in an even bigger way, the folks at Pinterest have created a new collection of boards just for teachers, called Teachers On Pinterest. Here you'll find boards organized by grade (pre-K thru 6th), and … [Read more...]
Emergency Sub Plans
Most schools require their teachers to keep a folder of sub plans in their classroom, which is great for that occasional illness or emergency that causes you to be away from school for a few days. But where do you turn when life really gets in the way and your absence extends beyond the contents of your sub folder? This happened to me recently when I was called out of state … [Read more...]
Best New Finds of 2011
2011 was a great year for finding new inspiration and getting organized! When I first discovered Pinterest, I felt like I had struck gold! Pinterest is an online pin board where you can collect images you find on the web and organize them by topic for easy reference. Your boards are shared publicly with others, who can choose to "follow" boards that interest them. … [Read more...]