The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult Jodi is one of my favorite authors, and I started reading this book on my kindle one night, without knowing what it was about. Needless to say, I was pulled in immediately. It tells the story of a unique friendship between baker Sage Singer and retired teacher Josef Weber. The […]
At the end of last school year, I won a grant to purchase 4 iPads for my special needs classroom. Now that we are 1:1 on technology, I have been researching and playing around with educational apps all summer in preparation for our new “toys” to arrive. Here are some apps that I’ve used in […]
Arc de Triomphe – triumphal arch The Arc de Triomphe, or triumphal arc is another iconic symbol of Paris. It would probably be even more prevalent if it wasn’t for the Eiffel Tower. Napoleon commissioned this edifice to help brag about his military accomplishments. The Arc is massive; to most people it appears much bigger […]
Make a moment more special, with the perfect looks… Imagine yourself arriving to that special party, the evening is perfect, the room is full of people and it is evident how attractive you look with the perfect makeup upon all the eyes there are on you. The makeup, yes, the makeup! Once you find what […]
Miss A Flight Together Miss a flight. It’s always a bummer but it helps you learn about your partner’s ability to handle conflict. Do you play the blame game or find a solution? If you’re able to successfully come to a cool-headed solution together, you’ll gain confidence that you will be a good team when […]
Just a click away… Are you a TV series and programs fan? Would you like to find a way to enjoy international TV at the comfort of home and in your own time and way? Well, online TV and the platforms that offer such service are the best options to do so. No matter where […]
By intentionally taking time to build a positive community in your classroom, you can ease the challenges of classroom management, improve student attitude toward learning, and create an environment where students feel welcomed and supported. Setup a classroom challenge Establish a positive classroom community by having students complete short activities that encourage kindness, collaboration, […]
Cash. Cash. And A Little More Cash. I brought about 200 US dollars worth of yen, thinking that would be plenty since I’d just use my credit card for incidentals throughout Japan. I mean, Tokyo is one of the most modern cities in the world, right? Well…in some respects it’s the epitome of modern, but […]
One thing we have found whenever we take a Carnival cruise is that we always seem to forget at least one thing we wished we had put in the bag. This is our list of 11 things to consider packing for your cruise vacation. Your cruise won’t be ruined if you don’t have these things […]
City Circus in Athens, Greece I stayed in City Circus Athens last year, which was really nice. Very clean with a good breakfast, and they host fun activities so you can get to know other travelers. Movie night with an ouzo tasting was the best part. They also have a roof garden that overlooks the […]
