Everyone has a story to tell. What is yours?
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
We have been able to fit word study into our schedule for two consecutive days! I recently picked up this book and the kids are enjoying the activities. Right now, we are doing the lessons whole class with a pocket chart. Eventually, I will have students doing the activities at their desk with their own set of letters. If you have… Read More
Today I began putting my clip chart together. I have each of the sections mounted on black paper, but I still need to measure out the colored papers so they overlap correctly. I began working on my weekly behavior recording sheets and family letter about the new system, too. My classroom library is still a work in progress. I have… Read More
I hope you are enjoying your Memorial Day weekend. I’m glad so many of you were able to check out my classroom rewards freebie. I appreciate the feedback I have received by e-mail, comments on this blog, and commments at my TpT store. While I continue to add more and more projects to my plate this summer, I am reminded… Read More
What does spelling look like in your classroom? If you have an adopted spelling curriculum, are you following it? Do you find that the scope and sequence meets the needs of your students? I’ve just started looking into Words Their Way: The prices for all of the books can add up quickly! I want to make sure the investment is worth it, so here… Read More
