• Transitions,  Workshops

    I’m Still Learning at the Teacher Table

    Long time, no blogging! But I’m back and committed to posting regularly again!I’m still teaching a Young 5’s half-day preschool class and continue to present professional development workshops for teachers.  My goal for this blog hasn’t changed either.  My hope is to provide ideas and inspiration for teachers everywhere. Back in early spring, I taught a session at the annual Georgia Preschool Association conference called Transition Toolbox.     The time between activities is usually unplanned and unproductive leading to classroom craziness!  I developed my workshop Transition Toolbox to help teachers capture their students’ attention and easily move through the day. Here are a few tools from the workshop I wanted to share with you!Toolbox…

  • Five for Friday,  My Classroom,  Names,  Workshops

    Ooops! It’s Five for Fraturday!

    Like every other teacher I know, my mind and body are going in a dozen different directions! Joining the Five for Friday party a day late but happy I can share a peek at my week! Monday I went to my son’s Curriculum Night.  He’s a high school junior in his third year of French.  As the teacher rattled off information in French, I zoned out a little and simply enjoyed the décor of the classroom.      It’s officially preplanning so I spent the majority of this week working in my room.  It’s still not done but here’s a small glimpse where we’ll have Morning Meeting. I added some chalkboard themed pieces this…