Primary Teaching Ideas, Resources and Strategies
Today’s teaching tip is primary geared toward kindergarten teachers… However, I bet that pre-k and first grade teachers will get a lot of use out of this one as well! And, it’s sad to say, but I wouldn’t be surprised if some 2nd and 3rd grade teachers needed this tip as well… especially if you work with ELL students or… Read More
You’ve heard the expression “If Mama ain’t happy – Ain’t nobody happy”, right? Well, the same thing is true for our classrooms. If you, the teacher, aren’t happy – you’re students won’t truly be happy either. And for the word “happy” we could easily substitute “calm”, “focused”, “motivated”, “enthusiastic” … almost any adjective works in that little scenario. When I… Read More
Happy Summer!! I hope that it is hard for you to read this post because the sun is shining so brightly in your eyes and your fingers are having trouble scrolling because they are slippery from applying sunscreen. So, assuming that you are going to make the most of every moment this summer I am going to keep this short… Read More
As I mentioned in my last post, I have been working on finding playful, fun ways to keep my students learning this summer. (If you missed the first post in my Play & Learn This Summer series find it HERE.) One of the very most important ways to accomplish this is through reading! So today I wanted to pop in… Read More
I always love teaching my class about Earth Day. I am a little embarrassed to say that before I began teaching I was not at all “green”. I have always been involved in a lot of different charities and service organizations. I have donated and participated in fundraising events for St. Jude’s and the Shriners for years. I am always… Read More
Happy Weekend! I thought it might never get here!!! I know it’s Saturday, but it seems like a good time to recap the week, so I am linking up with Doodlebugs Teaching for a Five for Friday post. It was Literacy Week this week. It was the first week of common assessments, the 100th day of school, the week… Read More
Happy New Year! So, 2017 is officially here. I will tell you… I am ready for a fresh start. I like to keep things pretty “sunny” and positive but if I am honest, 2016 has not been my favorite year. It seems like lots of people felt that way this year. I always think that’s so strange… that when… Read More
Happy Friday! I am linking up with Doodle Bug Teaching for another Five for Friday post today. I am trying hard not to think about the fact that this is my LAST week of summer vacation! Next week’s post will be full of classroom photos and “back to school”… hard to believe! My identical twins are going to be a… Read More
My friend Laura from A Grace Filled Classroom told me a few weeks ago about this great idea for a linky party. I thought it was a fun idea and told her I would love to link up. Then, yesterday I sat and stared at a blank computer screen for wayyyy too long. While I did not actually get anything… Read More
Hello! I am popping in quickly tonight to share a few Presidents Day resources and a great freebie with you tonight! First, my Abraham Lincoln Differentiated Biography Freebie is available HERE. This is a FREE mini close reading unit that includes a biography of President Lincoln written on 3 different levels. You are able to present all of your students the… Read More