Teaching the way students learn
Happy 100th Day of School! Before you read much farther, I have some sad, sad news... The first grade team doesn't celebrate the 100th day of school! Does your school designate special activities and celebrations to honor 100 days of learning? Maybe we skip it because it's ... continue reading...
An adorable poem for winter! Way back in my previous career ;) , I taught piano and early childhood music. One of my FAVORITE ways to share music and rhymes is through familiar nursery rhymes and fingerplay poems. Fast forward to working with reading intervention groups ... continue reading...
Build a Snowman ties fine motor and phonics with snowy fun! I received a special request for these snow-friends from a teacher who used a class set of my Thanksgiving turkeys. Of course, I was thrilled to comply (LOVE requests!). Her class has students of all different reading levels, so I ... continue reading...
Welcome October! I always breathe a sigh of relief as the calendar moves from September to October. Not only do I look forward to boots with dresses and PSL (I know, I know), but I also welcome the resemblance of a classroom routine now that Back to School is winding down. October ... continue reading...
Differentiation... What feeling does that word immediately conjure? (be honest!) For me, I personally feel a sense of excitement. A bit like when you are starting a puzzle that you're pretty sure you're going to rock, lol. BUT I can definitely empathize with anyone who felt a sense ... continue reading...
