Sometimes schools have their own version of behavior logs that are filled out daily. My last school had one that was used school wide. My previous school did not, which led us to creating this. If my new school doesn’t have a form, I think I’ll go back to using this. I really like the […]
First of all, WOW! I’m not sure where all of these followers came from, but when I saw that I had grown I was humbled and moved to tears. I am so grateful! Like I have said, if I can just share 1 thing that saves someone else time, mission accomplished!! I just returned from a […]
The beginning of the school year can seem like a blur with all that you have going on in the classroom. But within the craziness, there are many important things to teach–mainly beginning of year procedures and expectations. The list of things to teach can feel daunting, especially as you go throughout your day and […]
Sometimes I’m a bit of a nerd. My husband smiles, shakes his head, and goes on. I’m so blessed that he loves me and puts up with my dorkiness! I found the glasses at Hobby Lobby for $0.79. I knew I had to have them. I love pink and this pair of glasses just looked […]
Thanks to Pinterest, I saw this idea from First Grader…At Last! I thought it was a great idea! In the past, we did “Rays of Sunshine”. Anytime the class would have wonderful behavior in the classroom, or would receive appreciations from another teacher or administration person, they would earn a ray of sunshine. When the […]
I’m really big on the kids journaling about their learning experiences. In our class, we each have a math journal and a science journal. We also have a class math journal, which is just a 1/2 chart that I have covered and made all pretty. As I’m trying to work ahead, I was sprucing up […]
I have started planning my first week back at school. With starting in a new district and having to learn new procedures, I figured if I do as much as I can ahead of time, it will help me out! One of my favorite things to do during the first week back is to read […]
{I must admit, sometimes I feel like a goofball posting on here because there are only 4 followers. I can count them on one hand. But one day, maybe one day, something I do or say will just light a little spark in someone world and make their day or bring a smile to their […]
Have you checked out Tommie’s Tools? If not, you should! She’s a sweetheart who has taught for years and now is passionate about helping teachers grow. She had a giveaway and I was one of the few lucky winners!! HOORAY!! Go check her out to see what I had to say about book making in […]
Everyone has a different “let’s not tattletale” system. Some have tattling turtle, or a picture of the President and students “tell it to the president”, etc. I have never used anything like that because my first year teaching I was introduced to The DeBug System. I’m not sure if it’s from some training that happened […]
One way that I reward wise choices is by giving the kids a “punch”. Of course it’s not a real punch! I use a hole punch and make a hole in their punch card. I got this wonderful idea from a wonderful co-worker at my old school. If the kid was on “green” (This was […]
With more inspiration from Pinterest, I made word family cards using paint swatches. My local home improvement store did not have the kind with the square cut out, so I just picked out the square shaped ones. This project isn’t completely finished. 🙁 I need my magnets and magnetic letters to show you what I’d […]
My class last year LOVED write around the room. In my writing station I would place a basket with cute notepads from, none other than, Target $1 spot, and the kids would choose a notepad, walk around the room, and make a list of words they could read throughout the classroom. They ATE IT UP! […]
I really like word work! I have used two different programs for word work and have liked them both. Besides doing formal lessons, word work also is a station (especially if you use Daily 5). I saw on Pinterest that a wise teacher at Michelle’s Charm Words, used plastic bottle caps. You know the drill […]
I had WONDERFUL co-workers last year that I learned so much from! One of them used a behavior chart much like this one. The kids all start out at “Ready to Learn” and then can move either up or down depending on their choices throughout the day. Her system seemed to work well for her. […]
I am beginning at a new school this year. I was given the Daily 5 book and the CAFE book for summer reading. So far, so good. I don’t plan to fully implement the Daily 5. I really liked my system and did not have any major problems. I think I’m going to form a […]
I jumped into the Pinterest world long before I decided to begin a teacher blog. Part of me likes it better because I don’t have to scroll through so much text. It’s because of Pinterest that I have found so many wonderful teacher blogs. I really believe that a huge key to being a successful […]
Welcome to my blog!! I have enjoyed the teaching blog world and have been able to use SO many of the ideas that others have shared. I am ready to jump in this little social circle and share my ideas, too! I hope that I may be as helpful as many of YOU have been […]
