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Keep Calm and LEGO

I have a secret... Kids love Legos. I know, I know...it's like nothing you have heard before. Here you can find so many amazing resources for running a Lego Club at your Unit! Click here Lego activties for Lego Club Click here for Lego Challenge cards from http://www.freehomeschooldeals.com/free-printable-lego-challenge-cards/ Click here for Lego League information Click here for Lego activities Click here for Lego Family Night information Click here for a Lego Board Game Sam

Get Some Class(room management techniques)

I taught high school for three years. One of my most memorable experiences was my first day of school. Just like a child, I was filled with nerves and excitement. I spent the entire summer preparing. I bought a "teachery" wardrobe, organized a ton of office supplies and reviewed my collection of teaching materials. I was ready to be the coolest teacher this side of the Mississippi. I was going to inspire kids. They were even going to stand of chairs and tell me how much I ins

ABOUT ME

Hello! My name is Brandy and I love all things after-school. I am a Springfield, Missouri native and have spent the majority of my life working with children. As a former teacher and current Director of Programs and Unit Director for the Boys & Girls Club, I have found that some of these ideas and programs are effective in a variety of child care settings. Alternatively, some ideas and programs fail and it is important to write about those as well. So this blog is a way to achieve my life goal: to make the world a better place for kids. Also, I cropped this picture and I am smiling in it so you know you can trust me! Ok, love you bye!