Everyone has a story to tell. What is yours?
After teaching for more than a decade, I have changed the way I have used classroom jobs many times. I don’t think I even used classroom jobs my first year since I had too many other things to worry about. But, starting my second year (and for several years after), I knew I wanted my students to take some responsibility… Read More
Goals help set a purpose and a direction for where you are headed. While you are building your classroom community, why not take the time to make some common goals that EVERY student in your classroom can work towards? Here’s a little glimpse into how I do this in my classroom. Have you ever tried setting goals with second graders… 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
Sometimes I’m an impulse buyer, but most of the time I like to sit back and weigh my options before diving in. I have been reading blog post after blog post about The Quietest Classroom Pencil Sharpener. I have to admit, I was reading and thinking that sure, it’s great, but is it really better than the electric sharpeners? So… Read More
Today I’m linking up (just a few days late) with The Applicious Teacher for a weekly linky party series. This week’s focus is sharing about classroom management. Our school mascot is the star. Last summer I created classroom rules based on using STAR as an acronym: This was my first year using a clip chart for classroom management and… Read More
Our school is on a trimester system, so I write report cards three times a year. When I first started teacher I wrote them all by hand. I had to painstakingly plan out what I would write first so I wouldn’t have to second guess and use gobs of white out. I am thankful for the computerized version, even when I… Read More
Have you had picture day at your school yet? If not, your students might just enjoy Picture Day Perfection by Deborah Diesen and Dan Santat. This book has been out for a few years, but if you can't find it in your school or local library, Amazon has it (affiliate link): amzn.to/308folN 📸.
But seriously, can I please just make it to the next chapter (at least) tonight?
What are you reading right now? I’m reading Drowning with Others by Linda Keir (My free Kindle book pick for September).
This would be a lot of fun to make - especially with picture books!How adorable is this book display?!
(Via: WeAreTeachers)
I’m always on the lookout for new books that help kids with social emotional learning. That’s why I couldn’t wait to get my hands on Tom Percival’s newest book, Ruby Finds a Worry. I think you’ll like it, too!
If you can't find this in your school or local library, it's available on Amazon (affiliate link): amzn.to/34J4KAQ
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