Education to Mention: Conflict resolution?

Education to Mention: Conflict resolution?: As a parent and educator there will be many occasions that a child will come to me, to inform me of the horrible acts of another. How do ...

Education to Mention: Importance of repetition, timed tests, and other m...

This is the post I just published in my Education Blog.

Education to Mention: Importance of repetition, timed tests, and other m...: This is a topic that I have seen discussed on the TpT boards. While I included some of my thoughts on the forum, I want to address the iss...

Clearing Word Comprehension in Complex Text

Education to Mention: Clearing Word Comprehension in Complex Text:   This is a simple activity, using a graphic organizer, to help students understand a complex word.

Education to Mention: Lady bug clip-art and frames

Since I have not been busy at work, and needed a sense of purpose while sitting at home away from students, I have started on a new journey. I am attempting my hand at writing books and blogs, which I enjoy, I'm working a little more on art, and I am considering dabbling in crafts. The idea of writing books, when Craig first suggested it, was a bit intimidating to me. Where do I begin? What do I write? How do I get published? and, How on earth do I sell my products, when I am so not a sales person? However, when I set my mind and heart on something I am determined to make it happen. So I researched (which I am good at and enjoy), found free writing programs, (vWriter5, and Fast Pencil), a few selling sites, lots of advice and tips for beginners, and I discovered Indie publishing (self publishing), because nothing intimidated me more than the idea of trying to convince some huge company to publish my work. I have started writing several books, which are going very slow. I just don't usually go full speed ahead on something I'm brand new at. That would be the quickest way to get me burned out on the process. Then, several weeks back, Craig introduced me to a CNN video he saw on the internet. In it, they showed a teacher that had made over a million dollars selling lesson plans, units, books, and other educational things that she had created over the years. She explained how she discovered Teachers pay Teachers and began this adventure, which has really been a great way to supplement her teaching income, and also a wonderful community of supportive teachers that love to help each other. So, I decided to check it out, because that would be another great way I could write, create, and get my work out to the public. So far so good. The community is wonderful, it keeps me busy, and allows me to go at my own pace. I only have a couple products up so far, one free graphic organizer, and the lady bug clip art shown. That was my first attempt at clip-art, which had a few hiccups, but came along fine in the end, especially with the helpful advice of the TpT community. 

Education to Mention: Lady bug clip-art and frames: These are cute ladybugs in clip art and frames or boarders. They are perfect to dress up your site, lessons, or whatever you like. This i...