Imagine a child mailing himself to relatives to get away for the summer. Oh the adventures he would have and mischief he might cause! If you have ever read the 1964 children’s book Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown, you know that in the story a little boy does just that. For years, children…
What Are You Doing With These Summer Months?
by Diana Remick, Monthly Columnist The end of a school year is chaos with awards ceremonies, programs, assessments, and grade cards. There is so much that a teacher must complete in order to “check-out” of school for the summer months. I wonder if teachers actually fully “check-out” of school. If you are reading this during…
Top 10 Signs Your Summer Has Started
Summer may not technically begin until June 21st, but the moment the last bell rings for the school year it is definitely summer time! By the end of the year relaxation and a day without thinking about anything school related is in order. While a few months would be ideal, even one single day without a lesson plan…