Everyone has a story to tell. What is yours?
Having stuffed animals in the classroom can provide emotional comfort and academic support. Here are five ways you can use stuffed animals in the classroom. Reading Buddies This is probably the most common way that teachers use stuffed animals in the classroom. If you use The Daily 5 for your reading block, you know that Read to Someone can… Read More
Spring in the classroom is an interesting time. Not only are students blooming and growing with their learning, but they are also becoming more like a family. And like any family, there are bound to be a few things that start to get on your nerves. One thing that always seems to pop up every spring is students who interrupt…. Read More
Transitions do not always come easy for students. However, getting from point A to point B doesn’t have to be a nightmare. Here are three quick tips to help improve hallway behavior. The most important thing you need to do is set your expectations. I love using acronyms with my students, so I played with the word LINE and… Read More
As you start another school year, I’m sure you have a million and one things planned to do with your students. One thing you should definitely take the time to do is set goals with your classroom. They really help set a purpose for ALL of your students and help with building classroom community. I’ve posted about how I set… Read More
Raffle tickets are a great way to practice math skills in the classroom, but did you know they can be a great management tool, too? Today I want to share with you how I have used math tickets in my 2nd and 3rd grade classroom. Spring was always an interesting time of the school year for me. The students were… Read More
When students do not know the difference between tattling and reporting, it can eat up instructional time and frustrate even the most experienced teacher. I like to spend a good chunk of time at the beginning of the year teaching and using examples to illustrate the difference. Today I want to share some ideas for using the book, A Bad… Read More
Happy Friday, Teacher Friends! I wanted to let you know that I finished up book companions for both Scaredy Squirrel and Officer Buckle & Gloria.
Both companions have comprehension questions, vocabulary, graphic organizers, and crafts that accompany the stories. You can learn more by clicking on the images.
Is August filled with all of your appointments for the year?😂Or for some of us, July... (via Learning Lab)
Gerry gets it! 😂😂😂
I will gladly accept whatever is sent in for supplies. It just means that some supplies need to be replaced more quickly than others, which is often out of my own pocket.
Gerry Brooks
School supply time....
Ha! 😂 Now, if I could only find the mini erasers everyone else seems to have.I admit it...I get seriously excited!
Three new picture book packs have been completed and added to my TpT store. Each of these stories are perfect for the beginning of the school year. Click on any of the pictures below to learn more!
