Thanks to DonorsChoose and wonderful people who donated to my project, my teaching area went from this: to this!!! AHHH!! So much better! I am so thankful for my friends and family who understand the importance of teaching tools in a classroom! Now…if only I could get some itouches! 😉 Does anyone know anything about […]
I have a WONDERFUL new team! They are fun, funny, sweet, and have been helpful during my 1st week at a new school. I saw THIS on Pinterest and knew that I had to do something with it. I found the cups at HEB in their summer dining area. (Is that what it’s called?) I […]
Yesterday I allowed my kiddos to “book shop” for their books to use during Read to Self. I realized that they were definitely going to pick books that were too hard. Today I decided to rewind and do a lesson on the importance of things fitting just right. We talked about what it would be […]
Well, the craziness has begun! I am 3 days into my first week of school. I have a BUSY group this year, but they are sweethearts. I am exhausted today. The last two days were great, but today was just much harder. Anyway, on to something else! I just did the “3 Ways to Read […]
In my last district they were wonderful enough to provide us with parent communication binder supplies. I’m not that fortunate this year. I was enjoying reading the wonderful teacher blogs and came across this post. You MUST check it out! She has great printables for a parent communication binder. I am printing mine out now […]
I finally am able to post some pictures. I’m not “in love” with my classroom this year, but it’s good enough for kiddos to come. We had our meet the teacher tonight and I got to meet 14 of my 22 little munchkins! Our class will definitely be busy this year!! 🙂 A few things […]
First of all, WOW! I’m not sure where all of these followers came from, but when I saw that I had grown I was humbled and moved to tears. I am so grateful! Like I have said, if I can just share 1 thing that saves someone else time, mission accomplished!! I just returned from a […]
I have started planning my first week back at school. With starting in a new district and having to learn new procedures, I figured if I do as much as I can ahead of time, it will help me out! One of my favorite things to do during the first week back is to read […]
{I must admit, sometimes I feel like a goofball posting on here because there are only 4 followers. I can count them on one hand. But one day, maybe one day, something I do or say will just light a little spark in someone world and make their day or bring a smile to their […]
Have you checked out Tommie’s Tools? If not, you should! She’s a sweetheart who has taught for years and now is passionate about helping teachers grow. She had a giveaway and I was one of the few lucky winners!! HOORAY!! Go check her out to see what I had to say about book making in […]
With more inspiration from Pinterest, I made word family cards using paint swatches. My local home improvement store did not have the kind with the square cut out, so I just picked out the square shaped ones. This project isn’t completely finished. 🙁 I need my magnets and magnetic letters to show you what I’d […]
My class last year LOVED write around the room. In my writing station I would place a basket with cute notepads from, none other than, Target $1 spot, and the kids would choose a notepad, walk around the room, and make a list of words they could read throughout the classroom. They ATE IT UP! […]
I really like word work! I have used two different programs for word work and have liked them both. Besides doing formal lessons, word work also is a station (especially if you use Daily 5). I saw on Pinterest that a wise teacher at Michelle’s Charm Words, used plastic bottle caps. You know the drill […]
I am beginning at a new school this year. I was given the Daily 5 book and the CAFE book for summer reading. So far, so good. I don’t plan to fully implement the Daily 5. I really liked my system and did not have any major problems. I think I’m going to form a […]
I jumped into the Pinterest world long before I decided to begin a teacher blog. Part of me likes it better because I don’t have to scroll through so much text. It’s because of Pinterest that I have found so many wonderful teacher blogs. I really believe that a huge key to being a successful […]
