Teaching the way students learn
It's Back to School and time for teacher introductions! I've seen so many clever ideas for meeting and greeting new students. Some include props, like treats or school supplies, and others feature an icebreaker activity. So many different ideas, but the one thing that is the ... continue reading...
Are you a special educator preparing for your first day of school? Whether it's your first year of teaching special education, or your last, the first day of school is an exciting day to look forward to! Students are arriving with smiles (or maybe a few tears) and the general educator will ... continue reading...
Teacher Toolbox...for your students! I'm so excited to share this project...I've been working on it for months! Have you seen the Teacher Toolbox? Most likely you have...it's been a DIY project that I first learned about in 2012-ish and has only gained in popularity the past few ... continue reading...
What's your reading level? Does that question make you wonder or cringe inside (or maybe a little of both!)? Reading levels have been the topic of debate in many educator circles. To learn more, I enjoyed reading this post from Learning at the Primary Pond and this article from ... continue reading...
Who doesn't love to receive mail? Actually, I'm not the biggest fan of getting mail...but my students absolutely LOVE receiving an envelope addressed just for them. And I love how quick and EASY it was to set up this writing center for my first grade Guided Reading groups! Quick Writing ... continue reading...
