Everyone has a story to tell. What is yours?
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 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
Monster books don’t need to be scary! Here are some of our favorite monster books for kids. These are perfect to read near Halloween, but many can be shared any time of year. You can find my favorites here: bit.ly/MonsterBooksFB
Need a last minute book activity before Halloween? Grab a copy of Aaaarrgghh! Spider! from your school library or teacher bestie. Then head to the blog to grab this free download.
Aaaarrgghh! Spider! Activities
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Aaaarrgghh! Spider! is a short and sweet story about a spider who finds a family. Here are a few activities you can pair with the book.Not one, but TWO new book companions are complete.🎉
Each resource includes printable AND digital options.
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Do you love to draw and create? I do!😊
Have you ever been told your picture wasn’t done “the right way”? I have! 😢
I think that’s why I was drawn to this book. It follows a girl who loves to draw, but gets frustrated when her circles end up wonky. One day she draws a panda that comes to life. He shows her how to embrace her imagination and creativity to make art her own way. In the end, the girl learns that the creative process within her is far more important than imitating someone else’s ideas.
I love doing directed drawings and making crafts with my kids. Even with templates and step-by-step instructions, there’s always room for some creative interpretation. And when we allow this creativity to shine through, budding artists begin to blossom!
#whenidrawapanda
