The school year is about to begin and I’ve had a lot of parents ask me if their child is ready to start Kindergarten. Here are my tips on what you should introduce to your child before school starts, to begin the year off on the right foot! Name, Phone Number, Address As a safety …
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Teachers, summer as we know it is basically over. Even if you’re sitting on the couch or on a far away beach, we all know where your minds really are… the classroom! It’s inevitable. As soon as August 1st comes along teachers everywhere begin to get that itch and start planning for the upcoming school …
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Character Study Teaching character study in series chapter books is one of my favorite units to cover! I love the excitement my students have as they crack up a new book and dive right in. I couple this unit with my book club small group work and it makes the perfect pair. Find out more …
Starting Book Clubs in the Classroom Book clubs are one of my favorite times of the day! It’s magical to see your students in the zone, engaged in books that make them oh so happy! The best part is that it builds upon their comprehension muscles and makes them much stronger readers. In my class, …
What do writers write Creating strong writers all starts with you as the facilitator. Explicitly modeling and thinking aloud day in and day out is essential to build upon your young writers skills. One way to start off strong is to discuss what Writers write. Each year I create an anchor chart with my kiddos …
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“Readers read” is a quote that comes out of my mouth daily! Reading time is sacred. I know it. My students know it. My administration knows it. I feel blessed to have found a way to incorporate reading into my schedule in a way that’s perfect for me and my kiddos and I’d love to …
My summer reading challenge to you! Summer is finally here and if you’re anything like me, you don’t want your students (or your own kiddos) to fall victim of the “summer slide”. You know the scenario… you have a kid, let’s call him Johnny. Well, little ‘ol Johnny at the end of the school year …
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Do your students enjoy biographies as much as mine do? Each year I get so giddy when the biography unit is approaching. I love teaching my Littles about the struggles and achievements that occurred with some of our nations most historic figures. Since Amelia Earhart is apart of our TEKS here in Texas (plus she’s …
Want to start Genius Hour in your classroom but not sure where or how to begin? Already started Genius Hour but need a bit more guidance? You’ve come to the right place. Genius Hour is a big deal at our school! Each time we meet, the students get so into it and are always trying …
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There are so many fun Easter activities and crafts you can do with kids that make learning fun and engaging. Preschool Easter Worksheets These preschool Easter worksheets are jam packed with loads of fun Easter activities to keep your kids busy all week long. Easter math worksheets Your students will focus on skills such as …
