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This time of year usually means review, review, review! You've probably already taught the reading strategies and skills necessary for your student's success this year. Now it's time for extra practice with comprehension exercises before the big test. I want to share 6 of the easiest ways to review skills with reading passages. 1. SMALL GROUP PRACTICE When it's review time, I like to take small groups up a notch. Practicing isolated skills with students during this time is key! Reading passages are a great addition to small group time in your classroom's daily routines! In small groups, use reading passages...

I’m so excited to have you join me for the Spring Cleaning Challenge!  This is the third week and we’re focusing on Living Areas. We’ll deep clean and get the living areas clean, making sure we’re tending to neglected spots. Spring Cleaning Supplies How you approach the challenge is up to you – I’m going to work through deep cleaning the living areas this week by using the assembly line method.  Here’s my checklist: Here’s how the Spring Cleaning Challenge is going to work: Every Monday I’ll share a room or area of the home with a list of suggested...

Spring is arriving, and this season often inspires hope-infused feelings. However, we can get stuck even during this joyous time. Have you ever felt stuck? When that happens, do you find figuring out your next step challenging? If so, you’re not alone. Grief, life transitions, negative self-talk, fear, procrastination, exhaustion, overwhelm, and lack of information or expertise can prevent forward movement. Next feels elusive.When I have too many next steps, I get overwhelmed. Instead of doing something, I ruminate about everything I want and need to do. Guess what? I become stuck. Depending upon the situation, I might make a...

Go On A Solo Adventure.  Done A solo adventure to Fair Isle. I don’t think I could have picked a more unique and cozy spot to spend a few weeks. I’m already dreaming of going back.  Take An Adult Education Class Done The Girl and I took a 3 day British Baking Classics course at King Arthur Flour in Norwich, Vermont and had a good time.  As soon as things settle down, {this week I hope} I’ll get to work on remaking the recipes we made in class. I’m especially excited about re-creating the English muffins. Revisit An Old Friend. This...

Here are this week’s Walgreens Deals! If you are new to shopping Walgreens, you can read the Walgreens Coupon Policy HERE. Several offers are only available for Balance Reward Members, so be sure to sign up. You can sign up and find additional information HERE. Buy Reese’s Cups Milk Chocolate 1.5oz. $1.79 Use $1.25/1 select Reese’s Standard Bar digital manufacturer’s coupon (exp. 3/25) Use $0.50/1 select Hershey’s Single-Serve Candy myWalgreens digital coupon (exp. 3/25) Final Price $0.04 Buy 2 Garnier Fructis Hair Care 2/$8 Use $3/2 Garnier Digital Coupon Pay $5 Get $4 Register Rewards wyb 2 Final Price $0.50 Buy 2 Whole Blends...