Put Paper in Its Place, part 3 (of 5)Welcome to part 3 of the “Put Paper in Its Place” series. Last week we talked about how to set up a filing cabinet/drawer system. Today I want to cover binder systems. Some people don’t have room for a filing cabinet, and some people want to utilizeContinue reading "How to Set Up a Binder System"
How to Set Up a Filing System
Put Paper in Its Place, part 2 (of 5)Does your paper pile look like this?Now that you’ve disposed of all the dross (see last week’s post, “Do I Really Need to Keep It?”) it’s time to set up a filing system that will work for YOU. If you don’t have room for a filing cabinet,Continue reading "How to Set Up a Filing System"
The Procrastinator’s Guide to Planning
My latest article is in the autumn issue of Heart of the Matter's Online Magazine! Here's a sneak peek.Remember the teacher’s planner that enthralled you so much at the convention that you bought it? Its purpose is not just to look pretty on your shelf or on your computer’s desktop. It’s time to pull itContinue reading "The Procrastinator’s Guide to Planning"
Do I Really Need to Keep It?
Put Paper in Its Place, Part 1 (of 5)Most articles I’ve read about putting paper in its place start with storing your most important documents (whatever they may be) in a safety deposit or fireproof box. I’m going to start at the opposite end of the spectrum. Let’s take a look at the plethora ofContinue reading "Do I Really Need to Keep It?"
The Great Container Crisis
(science chemicals and glassware on a high shelf)Containers. We love them. We hate them. We have them. We need them. We fill them. The kids empty them. Literally. Seriously, containers can be wonderful tools to store our stuff. But, how does one make the most efficient use of containers? You already have the most importantContinue reading "The Great Container Crisis"
Make a Wall Timeline Without a Wall
You’ve all seen them. Many of you have drooled over them. What are they? They’re large timelines covering an entire wall or walls—or even an entire schoolroom. You know the ones I mean: they’re the really cool timelines around the perimeter of the really cool, official schoolrooms (as opposed to the kitchen where many ofContinue reading "Make a Wall Timeline Without a Wall"
What’s on a Shelf?
Have you ever wondered what kinds of resources a writer or an editor uses? Have you been wanting to kick your blog up to the next level? If you've aspired to that lofty-sounding title of published author, I'm going to give you a peek onto my reference shelf to give you a boost along theContinue reading "What’s on a Shelf?"
Crackle and Sniff
What's that sound I hear? It's new textbooks and workbooks being cracked open for the very first time. It's the pages of a new favorite historical novel being flipped. What's that I'm smelling? My favorite scent: new books and paper, freshly sharpened pencils and math blocks.What's the occasion? It's the first day of school inContinue reading "Crackle and Sniff"
Reality Check
I had fully intended to write a detailed post about planning for the upcoming school year for my Heart of the Matter post today; however, what flew from the tips of my fingers was more along the lines of the importance of finding the balance between the necessity of planning and the reality of plansContinue reading "Reality Check"
What Makes a Book a Classic?
What makes a book a classic? Why is it important to read classic books? While you may know that certain books are classics and that you should read them, you may not be able to articulate the answers to these two questions. The Associated Press posted an online article that discussed this same question andContinue reading "What Makes a Book a Classic?"
Bethany LaShell 