Everyone has a story to tell. What is yours?
Sterilite Drawers have been a key organizational tool in my classroom for years and they work well in my home office, too! I love that I can keep all of the mess separated, contained, and still keep everything looking good just by adding labels to the front of the drawers. After sharing some pictures of my Sterilite drawers on Instagram,… Read More
Every year I am amazed at just how much time and effort it takes to get a classroom ready for students. I’m not sure if it has anything to do with how much stuff I have accumulated after teaching for so many years, but let’s pretend it doesn’t! It may take a lot of work, but it’s something I enjoy… Read More
If you’re like me, you get curious about what happens in other classrooms throughout the day. I saw this linky party hosted by Where the Wild Things Learn & had to stop by and check things out. 9:00 – 9:40 Morning Routine, Corrections, Math Facts As part of our daily routine, students complete a Daily Math Review page. Our second… Read More
Okay, I feel like I’ve dipped my toes in the water today. We had our annual Meet the Teacher night. This gives us a chance to meet our students and families the day before school starts. This was probably the first year I’ve met 100% of my students. I don’t know who is more nervous – me or the students…. Read More
So I was planning to share this yesterday, but I got swept up in my classroom projects, a meeting that ran longer than planned, and my soccer game. I know Tara isn’t doing her Monday Made-It series weekly now that summer is almost finished. However, I thought I’d keep up in the spirit of things and share with you what I have… Read More
I finally crossed the threshold. I’m not sure many families know just how much time it takes to set up a classroom each year. Even after doing this for more than a decade it never seems to get any easier for me. Here is the state of the classroom I walked into: View from the inside classroom door: All my… Read More
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I just finished up a book companion request for My Father's Dragon. This is a great read aloud, but you can also use it with your reading groups. You can find activities for this book here:
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Read aloud was always one of my favorite times during the school day, but not all teachers feel the same. If that sounds like you, check out these tips. bit.ly/35yBgH2
What makes you cranky?
For Crankenstein, a rainy day, a melting popsicle, and an early bedtime turn this ordinary boy into a mumbling, grumbling Crankenstein. MEHHRRRR!
If you’re reading this book next week and need a last minute activity, head to my blog to grab this FREE writing craft. Follow the link in my bio or send me a DM for more info.
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The monster books were a lot of fun, but Halloween is just around the corner. We just swapped out the #seasonalbookshelf and the kids are excited to start reading these books.
Do you have a favorite that isn’t on the shelf? Let me know so I can check it out!
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