marching through a primary world
*This post contains affiliate links via Amazon* On a personal level, Thanksgiving is my most favorite holiday. The parades. The family. The FOOD!!!! And when the weather cooperates, it’s one of the most magical days of the year (for me, anway). So it should come as no surprise that I would feel the same about celebrating Thanksgiving in the classroom,… Read More
Last week we chatted all about BAT WEEK, so I figured it was only fitting to follow-up with some ideas for Spider Week! As I’ve said before, teaching foundational concepts and skills using these two creatures as the thematic vehicle for instruction is so very fitting for this time of the year. Especially on campuses where any talk of Halloween… Read More
Ahhh. It’s October. This time of the year lends itself to SO many themes we can use to teach different skills and concepts. Candy, the skeletal system, pumpkins, and Fall. And SO many more! Two of my most favorite thematic units of study this time of the year are bats and spiders. I typically start the month of October using… Read More
One of the most challenging tasks at the beginning of any school year is the daunting feat of teaching a classroom full of 5 -7 year olds to function independently…and effectively!!…in centers/stations. From organizing independent groups to setting up differentiated learning centers, fast finisher activities, and planning for small group, it’s a challenge to say the least! #andalltheteacherssaidamen Something I… Read More
I often get asked how I’m able to fit things into my day and I’m hoping this helps give you an idea of how that looks. Let’s go ahead and start with the plans. I’m fortunate enough to be able to help teachers plan for their days while pushing in to assist and mentor. We talk a lot about “fitting… Read More
It’s back to school season…my FAVORITE time of the year! While it’s an exciting time for our kids, I know our teachers are just as excited, too. As a parent, I love to start the school year with a few teacher appreciation gifts. And while I might not “know” my child’s teacher(s), I truly appreciate them. I appreciate the time… Read More
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#WhyITeach: because everyone deserves to be called by name, says educator Justin Tarte.
How cool is this?!?!
This is amazing. "The only thing I love about state testing? My Smarty Pants! Each year every student in my class signs them and I wear them on testing days. My previous students love seeing their n...
Such a great idea!!!!!
Anyone struggling with missing pencils? Try this out! Each students gets 4 pencils to keep inside of his/her toothbrush holder. Give kids a small incentive on Friday if all 4 pencils remain for the...
Time for another Saturday Share! Currently, I’m reading Disrupting Thinking (for PD) and for fun I’m reading Originals by Adam Grant and wanting to start The Weight of Silence by Heather Gudenkauf. What about you?!