It’s spring and you know that means it’s time for plant activities in the classroom! Learning about plant life cycles, parts of a plant, what plants need to grow…Some of the the links below are referral links, which means, I will earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. Kids are so enthusiastic about learning how… View Post
It’s that time of year when schools sometimes find themselves in the position of seeking a new leader, a new principal. Have you been there before? We have. More than once. Now is a good time for tips for hiring a new principal. Pin This Image for Later! As everyone knows, finding the right administrator for your building is crucial…. View Post
I’m always looking for new word work ideas and activities for literacy centers. And new ways to make them fun and engaging for students. Here are some ideas for using using plastic hammers, Play Doh and paint strips! Some of the the links below are referral links, which means, I will earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost… View Post
So much going on this past week! Lots of prepping of materials and lessons, a conference trip thrown in and some new fun too! I am linking up with Mrs. Wheeler from Mrs. Wheeler’s First Grade again for Sunday 6! We highlight 6 things from our week with you. Be sure to head to her blog and read her 6… View Post
All week during read alouds, shared reading, and guided reading we are modeling and helping students, we hope, towards being independent readers. They need to be able to transfer those skills and apply them during their independent reading to demonstrate that they do really understand and are capable of using those skills. But that can be difficult sometimes. Some of… View Post
It’s time for some teacher self care. It’s January and I know lots of people make resolutions for exercise and these resolutions can quickly fall to the wayside. In September 2017, a report came out that too much sitting can be deadly. Now, I’m not really sure why we needed a study for that. It just seems like common sense… View Post
Happy New Year!! We went back to school last week and it has been super busy with guided reading lesson planning, anecdotal records and planning for our RtI Data meeting. Busy just like always and just like you! I am so happy to be linking up with Mrs. Wheeler from Mrs. Wheeler’s First Grade this week! Be sure to head… View Post