My students and I are loving our fluorescent light covers. Not only are they a beautiful addition to our classroom, but they are very calming and easier on the eyes than the regular fluorescent lights. I am in the process of collecting data that pertains to attendance, illnesses, and behavior to compare before and after the light covers were…Read More

Books and Bobcats–The BEST Combination
Through my 2017-18 ARI grant, I plan to build relationships with our two feeder schools and aloow my Transitional Senior English students to become authors with a “published” finished product they can allow others to read. I want to use class journals and help the students become authors of “what they…Read More

Rocking Chairs
The students rocking chairs are adorable. The children love them. They are excited to see try them out. The room looks clean and fresh with the new furniture. The children say they are proud of their new classroom.

Triangular Desk
The student individual learning environment desk arrived. The students are so excited that the desk pull apart and go back together as a cooperative unit. Each of learning environments is set up into three parts: Table washer, cubby leader, supply person and flower pot person. The children take their jobs at the unit seriously and…Read More