Thanks to our friends in the Southern states for sharing their humidity with us in May!

My students continue to amaze me, I could never bore of them because they teach me so much everyday - including about artists!

Why does it feel so wrong to take a week off from teaching to do the literacy benchmark assessments when we are finally rolling along with reading and writing?

So far, the weather has been working with me this week as I drive around my neck of the woods for work and pleasure. So far, I have been staying out of the rain

Patience is not something I practice while gardening...should have waited a week to plant those seeds with temps in the 30s predicted for later this week!

What an exciting time of year! Exploring favorite units (memoirs) and new adventures (DBQs). I love occupying this uncomfortable and exciting learning place!

Freezing morning cold and dark, blue days slowly warm my day.

What a beautiful spring day its been. We planted our garden just the other day and already things are popping up. Summer can't be too far behind.

Testing is finally over, we're on the downhill run to the end of the school year and boy, it can't come fast enough!

as the days pass stealthily towards my daughter's july birthing day, i am in awe of every poke, kick, hiccup, and roll she makes - i am sustaining a life here!

Helping children maintain their composure here at the end of the school year.