Every year, coming up with the theme for my classroom was so exciting for me. I would hop onto Pinterest and scroll for ideas, create a board for the school year and have it set in my mind that I was going to create every bulletin board I pinned and make my classroom perfect... Then I would arrive and receive my agenda for pre-planning week, sigh because I would either have to stay super late to complete all of my ideas or just go without. After years of staying super late and starting a school ... VIEW POST
5 Tips for Easy Back to School Prep
Do you really know what’s in your beauty products?
I have always believed knowledge is power. When I found out my son had food allergies, I began my research. I checked every label before he consumed something. Eight years in, his allergies aren't scary, they are just a part of our life. It's what we do...Why? Because knowledge is power. I have a little girl who loves watching me put my makeup on every morning. Before I know it, she won't pretend that she's putting on makeup. She will be using it herself! This is why it is so important for me ... VIEW POST
Quick and Easy Makeup for a Mom with Little Time
If you are anything like me, you probably have less than 5 minutes to get ready before a toddler decides to "explore" your closet or an 8 year old starts yelling that he is hungry. Please tell me I'm not alone. LOLWhen I discovered the Flawless in 5 set I was so excited, because in under 5 minutes I am able to apply my makeup and have a flawless look.Even better, the products are better for you. I don't have to worry that my makeup contains toxic and unsafe ingredients. You might be thinking, ... VIEW POST
3 Easy Steps for a Successful Formal Observation
I was an upper elementary classroom teacher for 18 years. When I was in the classroom I served as a Team Leader, Teacher Mentor and was affectionately named the ”Sage” for new teachers.I know how stressful teaching can be. We try to do it all to make sure our kids are learning and doing their very best.Add Formal Observations to the mix and our stress level goes to the roof!The three steps listed in this below are the steps I personally used over the years for each of my successful and highly ... VIEW POST
3 Easy Steps for a Successful Formal Observation
Research Projects for Students: An Easy to Create Foldable
Easy Foldable Pop-Up Book Project Create this Pop-Up Book Project in your classroom When I began teaching 18 years ago, I made it my mission to create research projects that were standards based, engaging and most importantly, FUN!That’s right, I said it… FUN!Last year, my students completed an Exploding Box Project focused on Women’s History. The projects were beautiful and well researched. After completing their presentations, the students BEGGED me ... VIEW POST
Why I Choose Beautycounter Products
Pretty much all of my life I have had issues with reactions to skincare products. I always thought that was my thing and maybe one day it would go away. Throughout the years, I tried many different products that claimed to be organic or safe, with just one disappointment after another. Everything I tried just made my skin worse or caused an allergic reaction. Four years ago, a good friend was starting up her small business selling skincare and she suggested ... VIEW POST
Easy Research Project for Kids
https://lessonsovercoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Box-for-IGTV.mp4 When you hear the words "research projects"? What's your first reaction? Do you shiver in fear? Do you completely shut the idea down? Do you say, "No Way! My kids could never do that?" Honestly, you are not alone. Those were all actual reactions from teachers that I worked with over the years. You see, project-based learning was something that I always loved… before it even became a “thing”. Yes, using the Reading ... VIEW POST
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