Exploring Genres Before Writing
One of the first lessons that I do before introducing narrative writing is a simple investigation. I do this over 2-3 three days, depending on how speedy my class is! I like to do this [...]
September Goodies and MORE!
I cannot believe I am actually writing this. We are halfway through August. Say what? It is like I blinked and now Fall is upon us. But, that is okay. I like fall. What I [...]
Building Classroom Community (and a Give Away for a Class Set of T-Shirts!)
It is that time of year again! A fresh crop of kids to turn into a family! I do believe that your classroom of students become your "school family." You are together as often as [...]
Setting Up the Classroom (2015 Edition)
This year I went in again and helped a teacher friend of mine set up her second grade classroom. It is always fun- I love the back to school season and set up! The best [...]
Beginning of the Year Goodies
I try not to recycle old content too often. I like to keep things as fresh as possible for you guys! LOL! I posted this in September 2013 and felt it was way too good [...]
Differentiating ELA Centers the EASY Way
I love differentiation. However, the word just makes me tired. It seems like differentiating requires LOTS of work on the teacher's part. But it really shouldn't' be that way, should it? Shouldn't the students [...]
Back to School Round Up!
Back to school is always such a crazy time. There is so much to do and so little time. Over the years, I have blogged pretty extensively ALLL about Back to School fun. This post [...]
Sneak a Peek/ Registration Freebies!
I have worked at two different schools and both had a chance for families to come in before school started to meet the teacher and fill in paper work. One school called it Registration and [...]
10 Tips for Starting Interactive Notebooks
I went out to dinner with another teacher the other night. You guys know how it is, I am sure! We started chatting, and OF COURSE school popped into the conversation! She mentioned that a [...]