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Teaching in the Heart of Florida

Student Privacy Screens

I teach 3rd grade and most 3rd graders I know need to have some "me time" during the school day and definitely need privacy during important weekly tests. We all need privacy sometimes, right? When I started teaching 3rd grade 6 years ago, I found this to be true. So, I started looking for privacy ... READ the POST

Makeover Madness

Have you ever made a plan, written it down, swore you were going to stick to it - then something happened that just blew it out of the water?  Me too. I planned to take the whole month of June off from all work related tasks and just take a big break, but then the TPT Sellers Makeover Madness ... READ the POST

Memorial Day – We Remember

I hope you take a moment this Memorial Day to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.  I have had many members of my family serve in the armed forces and am so grateful that none have lost their lives.  But I know many are suffering today as they remember loved ... READ the POST

Talking Kids – Scary Situations

In 10 days, I have to do something very scary - it's not something I would willfully choose to do, but...my principal asked me and a few others to.....be observed for an administrators training - yikes! YES, there will be 4 groups of 5-6 administrators coming to my classroom for 20 minutes to ... READ the POST

Thoughtfulness and Teacher Heroes

Teachers Pay Teachers just finished a sale with the theme of Teachers are Heroes. Several bloggers that I follow talked about their Teacher Heroes and it got me thinking that I couldn't remember a lot of my teachers from my childhood - too long ago I guess. But there were a few - Mrs. Beasley, my ... READ the POST