Miss Van Maren's Fantastic First Grade

I have recently heard from many parents, homeschoolers and teachers about teaching firsties to compose a ten.  Do you want to know the sec...

This year I wanted my social studies unit to tie into the holiday season.  So I had my students take home a foam gingerbread person cut out ...

Slacking again... Okay, slacking isn't exactly what I would call it.  I am almost to the 50% mark on my M.S. in Curriculum and Instruc...

Hello, Friends! With the first week of school done, I am so excited to get September underway!!   This is what my calendar looks like...

We don't get a formal "Back to School Night" any more (#contract) so I made these posters to help our parents still get the sa...