Do you use Twitter to connect with other professionals? Twitter is another great way to connect with other teachers. I have been on Twitter for a while now. But I must admit, I am still learning about it! I send out “tweets”, but I know I am not using it like I could be. So I thought I should… View Post
I have been seeing these cute 1st day of … frames, but I am not super creative. Have you seen some of those Nailed It! pictures where people try to make something they have seen on Pinterest that is oh so cute and lovely? Then they try to make it and it turns out messy, looking like a 2 year old… View Post
We are already back to school! Which for me means lots of assessing to do to find out where students are so we can get them moving forward. I do the kindergarten and first grade beginning of the year assessments. For kindergarten, I will be assessing them on letter identification and sounds, print concepts and phonemic awareness. I have… View Post
Jeannie from Kindergarten Lifestyle is hosting a fun linky party about how we can tell it is back to school time! Many of us are already back to school and many are preparing for this. At my school, students began on Thursday. I love the look of shiny floors and sweet little faces searching for their new classrooms! There… View Post
Alphabet arcs…The alphabet written or placed in an arc shape to help students learn their abcs. You can find printed abc arcs to use individually for students at their desks. Or you can use magnetic letters on your easel for a literacy center. I like to use the arcs with books since I try to tie everything I teach into… View Post
Sunday and Monday are Back to School sale days at TeacherspayTeachers!! And just in time as I head back this week. What timing! I have orientation on Monday evening, teacher work days on Tuesday and Wednesday and students start on Thursday. Wow! Where did my summer go? I had all these plans of things that I wanted to… View Post
Whether we are ready at my school or not, it is all about to begin! I finished up my room and just in time as orientation for parents and students is on Monday. I chose a theme of pink, blue, and green this year. I usually include some shade of blue since that is my favorite color. First, one… View Post
