As a former teacher and lifelong bookworm, I can’t resist!
Here, you’ll find shop updates, behind-the-scenes looks at creative projects, book reviews, and teaching tips. I am a nerd at heart, and this blog shows my many different passions and interests. Contact me to follow up on any of these topics.
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DIY Pop Culture Advent Calendar: One of My Favorite Holiday Projects EVER!
I have to give all the credit to my friend Kelly for this one. My friends come up with such fun projects for me to do, and this one was AMAZING. If you’re painting your own advent calendar this year, or just looking for ideas for pop culture Christmas paintings, scroll down to see images… Read more
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Holiday Freebies: Printable Lord of the Rings Handlettered Quotes
What better way to celebrate the fall and winter holidays than with quotes about food and togetherness from JRR Tolkien? I wanted to try my hand at downloadable freebies, so here’s a set of handlettered pieces that I made in 2022! These are 8.5x11in downloadable PDFs. They are for your personal use, and not intended… Read more
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Transcendentalist Day: A Low Pressure Intro to American Transcendentalism and Launch Into APUSH Period 4
The change of seasons from summer to fall always makes me think of one of my absolute favorite lessons for American Studies. Full disclosure: This is a lesson idea I took from our AmStud district lead. But it’s such a good one that I have to share! I love taking an inquiry-based approach to learning.… Read more
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Taking Engineering Lessons Home: A SCRUM Task Board for Household Chores
After teaching during COVID, all my task management strategies fell apart. My mental load was overflowing. When my second child was born in 2022, I couldn’t afford to let things continue to get out of hand. It felt like nothing was getting done in the house, the piles of laundry never stopped, and I could… Read more
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A Multifaceted, Multicultural Identity: Visual Texts About the Experiences of Children of Immigrants
Children of immigrants, particularly first generation and second generation, have a unique struggle with identity. Read more
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How to Spot Trending Colors and Make Your Own Color Palette
I turned into the fall decor aisle at Michael’s (in August, while it was over 100F for days here in Texas, but let’s not dwell on that), and I was floored. The colors were breathtaking. Read more
NLD x Swapna 