An Elementary Experience

I am in my fifth year of teaching; it has been a whirlwind of an experience thus far! I have taught both second and third grade, although during my collegiate career I spent a lot of time in fourth and fifth grade as well. I have always been the "creative" teacher with fun and innovative ideas for learning. :)

I believe that student engagement is critical to the learning process. Without it, whatever is being taught is being wasted as the students aren't being pulled into the learning. I keep student engagement at the forefront of my mind as I plan lessons and create resources. I am theatrical and energetic in the classroom and I try to incorporate that energy into my resources. If I don't think a resource is engaging, visually appealing, and worthwhile, why should my students?

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I am from the Midwest and can appreciate the simple life, but prefer to live mine with a little extra flair. :)