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
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
Primary students can make incredible reading growth each year and I am always looking for a quick and easy way to track that growth. This is a simple form that works for me, so I thought I’d share the idea with you. It’s just a table I created in PowerPoint to match the levels our testing kits assess. After receiving… Read More
I can’t believe it’s already Monday again. The summer seems to be flying by so quickly. Even more exciting is that I have a few more projects to share with you this week. This is my third Erin Condren planner. The first year I had a teacher planner and it was a lifesaver! Last year I was home with my… 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
These kinds of suggestions are always helpful to have on hand, just in case!This is a great list of calm down strategies by Pathway 2 Success.
Are your students ready for a little math challenge? These Turkey Trio cards have four numbers on the turkey feathers, but only three are needed to make the total on the turkey’s tummy. Can your students determine the three addends needed?
🦃 You can find this freebie here: bit.ly/TurkeyTrio
Do you know someone who needs a mug like this in their life? 😂 I can still remember missing a word in a spelling bee when I was little because of this spelling rule!This is why the English language can be so hard! 😜
I finished up another nonfiction companion today for Thanksgiving Is... by Gail Gibbons. This one has a variety of activities to pair with the book. You can learn more here: www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Thanksgiving-Is-4174207
