Although I work in a middle school- I LOVE using picture books for lesson starters, mentor texts and more. November is Picture Book Month  ...

 If you haven't watched Stranger Things- you are missing out. Working in a Middle School, Stranger Things is all the rage (the number of...

I am going to start this blog off with: I don't know about you, but I am TIRED! I haven't really been able to put my finger on exact...

Three weeks are finished and I had to take a moment to my top 3 things so far this year.  Just a reminder- I teach in a middle school 6th-8t...

Just finished my 20th first week of school with students and I had forgotten how tired the first week of school tired is! The first week of ...

The first day of school is just around the corner, and I can't believe I am about to begin my 20th year with students. Our librarians ha...

We have made it to the summer!! Well- I am doing summer school.. but I consider it's summertime! Summer means more time for reading book...