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On average, I spend one week a month on the road. During the busiest times, I’ll spend 5 out of six weeks traveling the United States with the occasional trip abroad. Through my travels, I’ve walked the streets of London, sweated over a plate of hot fried chicken in Nashville, and walked around the Acropolis. These are not experiences I get around my hometown. The tough part is that I need to be away from home to get these experiences. Home is where I’m safe. Home is where my supplies are. I recently took a “Counter Custody” class from Ed...

These phonological awareness activities for preschoolers are perfect for helping set your child up for future reading success!  With no materials required beyond these printable cards, this is perfect for doing with your child on-the-go!   The more we learn about how our brains learn to read, the more apparent it is that phonological and phonemic awareness play a HUGE part in that process!  A longitudinal study published in 2014 revealed that phonological awareness training in kindergarten resulted in better reading comprehension in 9th grade (Kilpatrick, 2015)!   From multiple studies, including studying brain imaging while reading, researchers have disproven the age-old myth...

s. You can even customize the seasoning to have flavors to your liking. This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Homemade Italian Bread Crumbs with Fresh Bread Whether you are making mozzarella sticks or a Yellow Squash Casserole, good bread crumbs can make a lot of difference. Go ahead and spend three bucks for who-knows-how-old packaged Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, but you can make them yourself with this homemade Italian bread crumbs recipe and add the spices and seasonings you want to complement your food perfectly. Whether you are making mozzarella sticks or a Yellow Squash Casserole, good bread crumbs can make a...

My mom still has a few Mother's Day gifts I made for her back in my childhood, and now that I am a mother myself, I can understand why that macaroni-studded flower pot means so much to her. In a world where we can purchase anything with convenience, ease (and let's face it, very little thought), handmade gifts from our children will stand the test of time. As a former preschool teacher, I know that my students' mothers will cherish some of their handmade masterpieces forever, and others, well, mom may have held on for a few weeks before tossing...

55 Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast Are you working with a resistant teacher who does not want you in their classroom? We've all been there! Sometimes coaching relationships get caught in a negative cycle and need help getting back on track. Steve Barclay, coach and educational consultant, joins us to talk about responding to resistance when coaching educators. He explains how to use supporting statements to shift relationships when teachers push back against coaching support. Learn his top tips for working with teachers who are not excited to work with you. Listen in as he tells us why...