When you open your guided reading binder, what do you see? Are your lesson plans and student data forms easily accessible? Do you know which students need a running record today? Do you have all the resources you need at your fingertips? I know I got tired of disheveled papers falling out, losing track of […]
I love Instagram. It’s the perfect way to share something quick and simple. It doesn’t filter through your feed like Facebook does. I am guaranteed to at least have the opportunity to see everyone that I follow! I love that about Instagram! I also love how easy it is to connect with others! My dear […]
The end of the year is so close for some of you! There are so many things to keep top of mind during this time of year, too. You may be thinking, “Can I survive? I need some end of school tips to help me make it!” It’s the time of year when you are […]
As the end of the year approaches, summer is on your mind! Students are starting to check out you are working hard to keep them engaged in learning as you focus on instruction for the last few weeks! I always found that introducing a new idea or way of practicing skills was fabulous for my […]
Yesterday on Instagram I shared this image of a simple, quick, teacher appreciation gift that I threw together in about 5 minutes for my little guy’s teachers. Things Needed: -hand soap -ribbon –gift tag FREEBIE You can snag this FREEBIE to help throw your gifts together in no time. Click the images above to […]
Spring is in full swing around here! We have had our days of crazy rain, thunderstorms, tornado warnings lately, followed by gorgeous sunny days like today. I thought I’d take some time to share some Spring Science Classroom Resources with you all. It’s the time of year that you start dragging…the end of year count […]
Earth Day is just around the corner! April 22 to be exact! It is the perfect time for Earth Day activities and to discuss what we can do to help save the earth and be better citizens in our communities. We talk about the importance of recycling, reducing our waste, and reusing things over and […]
Are you a prankster? I am not. I wish I were, but I am not good at lying, so I always ruin any prank I try to pull! I love to hear about pranks people pull, and my college days were filled with witnessing lots of silly pranks. They just bring joy (when they are […]
Oh, spring break- the time of the year that most teachers say, “Oh my gosh! Where has the year gone? We have so much to accomplish still!” I can totally relate. 100%. That is when I would start to freak out a little! But don’t fret, friend. I have just the thing to help your […]
Assessing can be both difficult and exhausting for students and teachers. Finding a way for purposeful assessments to be made fun and enjoyable for all is a win all around! Writing has always been a favorite time in my classroom. There are years that I feel like I rock at teaching writing and years I […]
I love, love, love teaching reading comprehension skills through read alouds! If you hang around here often, I’m sure you have read that before. Our interactive read aloud time is a part of our day that I never push to the side. Not only do I always enjoy it, but this is when I teach […]
When it comes to teaching phonics explicitly and systematically, as research proves is best, it took practice for me. It didn’t come naturally because I wasn’t taught that way and honestly, I don’t remember much of that instruction from college. It took work. I had to search for fun, engaging ways to introduce the concepts […]
Love is in the air!!!….or maybe not, but we all have things that we love for our classroom! Today I’m linking up with Primary Powers to share my Classroom Loves! The last 2 years I have gone with a Target planner by Sugar Paper. I love it! It’s less than $10 and it gets the […]
This year Groundhog Day is on a Monday. As a classroom teacher, I always loved Groundhog Day during the week. It’s just a fun little day to talk about traditions with the kiddos! The excitement is just grand for them. This year I created a little Groundhog Day unit to learn about the holiday! You can make […]
I’ll never forget my first year of teaching when I had no idea what to do during that time of the day. I was blessed with an amazing principal who saw my need for some help in that area. Our district had a lady who came into my classroom once a week for 6 weeks […]
Beginning letter sounds and fine motor skills are just something that it seems I always revisit with teaching Kindergarten. I wanted to create something that would focus on both and also be flexible to be used by students independently and in small groups or for RTI purposes. Are your kiddos needing this kind of practice? […]
Penguins are always a fascinating animal that the kids enjoy learning about. They just get so excited!! I mean think about it, how often do they get to see penguins in real life? Maybe at the zoo…maybe. Other than that, it’s like they are some sort of mystical animal that is funny in a movies! […]
We are almost half way through the month. A common resolution for the year is always to get organized in one way or another. Maybe it’s your classroom, your closet, your bedroom, the garage, or your mail pile–being organized just makes us all feel better! But staying organized…that’s when it gets tough. I get busy or overwhelmed […]
