“I have a test this week. Luckily, my teacher gave us a study guide.” “Awesome. What are you going to do with that guide?” “Um, read it over a few times. It should take me about 15 minutes.” *Me crying quietly in the corner.* Listen …
I get a bit giddy around organizational products. I’m a nerd, I know. 🤓 I’m excited about their potential. I know that this is the way to get things under control. Not only does my life go smoother when I’m organized, but I have less …
“Wow – you seem to have switched some answers here. What was happening when you were working on this?” “Oh, I was multi-tasking Ms. P. We were on the bus to the game, I was listening to music, and texting with the friend. But it’s …
Do you want to enjoy the holidays, but you’re not where to start? I’ve created a holiday bucket list, brimming with activities that are fun for any age, but will especially appeal to teens. Most events can be solitary or with others. Hey, invite a …
Snow is falling outside your window. But you’re warm inside. There is a mug of hot chocolate on your desk, next to your favorite pens. You’re wearing the softest blanket. The chill music playing in the background and the calming scent coming from your candle …
I have a friend who took Biology three times. Yes, three times. He hated the class, so he didn’t complete the work or study. And failed it twice. So, he took a class he disliked multiple times. Ugh. I can’t imagine anything worse! We all …
You worked for hours writing the perfect lesson plan, but it flops in class. As the kids leave, one smart mouth says sarcastically, “Well, that didn’t go well.” The kids in your class decide to start a broken pencil fight – with the colored pencils …
You’ve created some amazing academic goals for this semester. Maybe you want to perfect those note-taking skills. Or you want to add regular movement to your weekly routine. And then a month later, you can barely remember those goals, let alone think of what you …
Your teen doesn’t seem into the fall family activities as she used to be. Maybe those sullen pumpkin patch photos were a sign. Then she decided not to trick-or-treat, but just retreated to her room instead. Halloween used to mean family fun, but it seems …
“Open your notebook to page 116. It’s time to take notes.” One of my students took out her pencil bag; in it was a veritable treasure trove of colored pens. As I lectured, she switched colors for each sub-topic. Her notebook was beautiful, but it …