Everyone has a story to tell. What is yours?
I have been asked to share some of the ways I organize my weekly spelling practice. I prefer to incorporate spelling practice into our Word Work rotation during our Daily 5 block (you can read more about our weekly routine here). In order to do this, things need to be organized so the students can access and use the materials independently…. Read More
Recently I shared all about what spelling looks like in my classroom from day to day. If you missed that post, click here to read all about it. Today I’m back to share more about what you might see for Word Work during my Daily 5 time. WORD WORK Students are allowed to choose their own Daily 5 tasks. However,… Read More
I’m back to share more information about how I do spelling practice and word work in my second grade classroom. Since this is a long post, I’m going to break it into two posts. Today’s focus will be on spelling. SPELLING In our classroom we usually have a spelling pattern or phonics skill we focus on each week. This weekly… Read More
I’ve been toying with the idea of doing a series of writing posts. I thought I’d start with how I provide kids with something to write about during Work on Writing. Stick with me to the end and there will be a few goodies waiting for you. A couple of years ago, a colleague introduced me to Flip’s Fantastic… Read More
I went back to school shopping. No, it wasn’t for new clothes. I bought a new laminator and I am giddy with excitement. Please tell me I’m not alone in getting excited about things like this (please). My Laminator Here is my new little toy – a Scotch Thermal Laminator. So, what does a teacher who just received a present in… Read More
One of the word work games my kids enjoy playing is roll and cover. It is a lot like Bingo. I teach my students three ways to play: 1-player, 2-player, and small group. In the game, a student rolls a die. There is a chart at the top of the page that tells the student what each number means. The… Read More
Moon's First Friends: One Giant Leap for Friendship by Susanna Leonard Hill would be a great addition to your space or solar system unit.
Book Summary: Moon has spent her whole life watching Earth, just waiting for someone to visit. As she waits, the dinosaurs roam, the pyramids are built, and people start to build new forms of transportation. But still, no one comes. Moon waits patiently as the people on Earth begin to experiment with rockets until she finally has her first visitors!
I got this book for only $7.99 (with purchase) at Barnes and Noble, but you can also find it on Amazon (affiliate link): amzn.to/2Xl73Jr
Are your kids excited about camping? ⛺️
I recently shared a handful of camping books for kids on my blog. You can add this camping craft to pair with your favorite camping-themed book!
Every student can be an entirely different person in your presence! ❤️Love this!
I absolutely loved Cece Loves Science, so when I heard the sequel had been released, I couldn't wait to grab a copy!
Cece can’t wait to earn her camping pin as an Adventure Girl! She prepares for her trip by packing everything on the list, plus a few extras. After the girls put up their tent, they head out for a hike. When a storm rolls in, Cece puts her science skills to use to save the day.
I love how this story combines an outdoor adventure with the importance of STEM skills - such a great message for kids!
I got my copy of this book on Amazon (affiliate link):
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