To begin, I went through the standards that needed to be revisited before the test. I love using a calendar and writing exactly what I’m teaching and how I’m teaching it. The calendar helps me see what I’m teaching from …
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This year, during test prep season, I wanted to try something different. In previous years, test prep meant a lot of drilling of multiple choice questions, short responses, and essays. It was practice test after practice test in the hopes …
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It’s that time…Back to School!! If you are anything like me, you probably haven’t stopped thinking about school–it’s okay, it’s just a quirk we have in common 🙂 **my classroom management tip** One thing that I strive to have every …
There is something about stationary supplies that makes my heart flutter and this is no exception! Classroom Friendly Supplies graciously sent me their newest sharpener in their newest color…Popular Purple! Definitely go visit Classroom Friendly Supplies to see …
I’m so excited to be linking up! Getting students to beat the summer slide is certainly a challenge! After thinking about my students and the lessons I taught, I was so excited to create this pack on Johnny Appleseed! You …
It’s finally here…the last bend of summer vacation. I’m sad to see this summer end, but to get me into the spirit of things, I made you a little gift 🙂 I love gifts! Don’t you? I’m trying interactive notebooks …
Currently, my assignment for next year is to teach 4th grade English Language Arts (reading, writing, and word study). I’m still an ICT room, meaning my homeroom will have me (as the general education teacher) and my co-teacher (as …
of I’m linking up with Beth at Thinking of Teaching to talk about Reading Responses. Here’s a quick low-down on the chapter… Reading Responses can add an element of accountability, especially after guided reading. The students can …
I have to tell you…I am loving that today is a snow day! Just the fact that I didn’t have to travel in the blizzard like conditions this morning made me so happy! Sleeping in was a nice perk too …
I’ve purchased many electrical pencil sharpeners with the hopes of them lasting the entire year. And each year I’m continuously disappointed. The electric sharpeners are noisy and distracting and are easily over-heated leaving many students without their much needed sharpened …
