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Number Sense is Making Sense!

What are your number sense routines? When I was in Chicago earlier this month for a Special Education conference, I had the privilege of attending a FANTASTIC math workshop. It was hands-on fun...which is quite the compliment since I don't consider myself much of a math-enthusiast. I actually like calculations, but my brain tends to freeze when x, y, z, and beyond are mentioned. It's a good thing I work with 1st grade! Anyway, this workshop was super-wonderful and gave me so many ideas I ... continue reading...

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Stop and Think

I am one LUCKY educator! I'm writing this post sitting in the lobby of a spectacular hotel in Chicago. Seven of my colleagues and I are staying here for a conference focused on working with students with special needs. Our weekend includes a school visit, several interactive workshops, opportunities for team-building, networking, and (of course) Chicago-style pizza!!! How cool is that? We started yesterday with breakfast, registration, and an introduction workshop to frame our school ... continue reading...

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Student Growth

Has anyone else noticed a HUGE leap in student growth since the winter break? Besides growing what seems like 3 inches taller, many of my first grade students seemed to have had that "a-ha" moment in the last 2 weeks. Student growth is measured in so many ways...I have one particular student I've been working with since the day he started kindergarten ( I had the privilege of looping last year from kindergarten to first). He receives Special Education services for classroom ... continue reading...

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Organization: Book Rings

Are you looking for new ways to be organized before, during, and after teaching? I'm sharing one of my all-time favorite organizational tools! There's one organizational tool I can't imagine teaching without...book rings! I don't just use them because it's fun to quickly flip the cards as my students master skills... I DEPEND on them for organization! Although I will still occasionally reach for the plastic bag, books rings really help everything feel clutter-free (well, as ... continue reading...

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