New Beginnings: A Classroom and La Casa Hello!  My name is Daria Solomon, and I will be graduating from Hope College in Holland, Michigan, in December.  I have been working toward a double major in mathematics and English for both elementary and secondary education, and I am completing my student teaching semester through the Chicago…
Read More ➞

Final Thoughts I am now on my final week of student teaching and I will be observing classrooms in Cooper, another public school, and my own class for the rest of the week. I cannot believe that I am almost done and that I could have my own classroom this fall! This past week I…
Read More ➞

The Final Stretch This week, students created 3D models of the heart using paper cups, string, scissors, markers, and tape. The students wrapped up the Human Body unit about a week ago so we have decided to focus on the circulatory system this week. The students enjoyed the opportunity to create their own heart model…
Read More ➞