Oh goodness, you know it's been a long time since you've blogged when you don't recognize the formatting?!? That last update must have been a doozy, because I feel like I have a whole new blog, lol! Lucky for you, this accountable talk free download is as useful as it was when I first shared it way back HERE! The original post was from way back 2014 and as a school, we were just starting to embrace using accountable talk to push student discourse. I created the ... continue reading...
100th Day of School
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 already feels SO busy with many special days and "interruptions" to our routine, like snow days. I still don't think that's any reason to move forward without acknowledging the 100th day...couldn't ... continue reading...
Chubby Little Snowman
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 and my love for incorporating traditional poems has only grown stronger. Why? It's pure magic when a (former) reluctant reader catches a spark of familiarity...it's that light bulb moment when they ... continue reading...
Snowman Word Work
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 wanted to put a focus on differentiation. The packet includes NINETY snowman: 30 CVC words (short vowel) 30 CVCe words (long vowel with final -e) 30 Initial/Final Blends and Digraphs (all ... continue reading...
Literacy Ideas for October
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 is when I notice many student "lightbulbs" may be going off here and there, plus I'm learning more about what gaps we can fill up through targeted literacy intervention. October in the classroom can ... continue reading...
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