Comprehension strategies can be fun! Adding in Thinking Marks helps reading comprehension activities become a lot more engaging, especially when students get to use sticky notes! My students just love using Post It notes during guided reading. Or anytime really! I like to help students be more intentional with their comprehension as they read. Using thinking marks anchor charts and… View Post
We have the most fun and the deepest reading comprehension conversations when we are using these differentiated learning cubes! Actually, we use them in lots of different ways in the classroom, but reading comprehension questions have really been a fun way to get students to having deeper discussions about texts they have read. Some of my reading groups are reading fiction… View Post
Family Literacy Nights are so much fun! The secret to having successful family nights for us is to have lots of games, good activities, free food, and lots of fun! This year our theme (we always pick a theme- do you?) was It’s A Lawn Party. We chose games and activities families might do if they were at someone’s yard… View Post
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