Celebrate a Healthy Valentine’s Day in Your Classroom.

February 11, 2015February 10, 2015Leave a comment

Chocolates, and cupcakes, and candies - oh my! There certainly isn't a sweeter classroom celebration than Valentine's Day. As a teacher I always tried to come up with creative ways to take the attention off of treats and onto fun celebration themed physical activity. Luckily Pinterest makes finding these creative ideas so much easier. So, … Continue reading Celebrate a Healthy Valentine’s Day in Your Classroom.

What to Pack For An Active Back to School!

August 29, 2014Leave a comment

Thanks to ParticipACTION, it's know easy to know what to pack for an active and fun back to school experience. There are lots of great ideas in this cute infographic, but I love the idea of a ball. So simple and cannot only lead to active play, but also social interactions. Great for students entering … Continue reading What to Pack For An Active Back to School!

Teachers and the Twitterverse

January 11, 2013January 11, 20132 Comments

When I talk to teachers about Twitter, usually their first reaction is similar to what mine was by stating “I don’t care that Ashton Kutcher just ate a ham sandwich.” I agree, and I don’t care either. But since joining Twitter 8 months ago, I’ve learned that’s not point of Twitter (unless you want it … Continue reading Teachers and the Twitterverse