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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 of pressure and overwhelm. After all, […]
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Do you include Makerspace in your classroom? I’ve been intrigued with the concept ever since I heard about it! I’m pretty sure every undergrad paper I ever wrote somehow included a quote from Howard Gardner #nerd I kept the thought of offering Makerspace opportunities in my mind as a “someday” for quite awhile […]
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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 same is that these “meet and greets” […]
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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 probably be accepting […]
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I’m sharing the spooky (and not-so-spooky) books we are enjoying during October! This blogpost is a throwback to last fall… you can read the original post here (or just scroll down!) October Read Aloud Books! We kicked off with a new-to-us book that would be perfect for any time of year: […]
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Around the world, around the world… (are you singing it with me?) This blogpost wraps up my series on Movement Games for the classroom! I’ve had a blast sharing the active games my students enjoy in our reading intervention space. I hope you’ve been able to catch my Facebook Live: Wake-Up Wednesdays to […]
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Here are tips to use everyday household items to reinforce the alphabet! Ready to jump in? If your students’ energy level resemble the picture above, you are NOT alone! I’ve been on a movement kick these last few blogposts sharing new movement games to help my students learn, practice, and retain the alphabet. All of […]
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Red Light, Green Light is a quick movement game you can use in your classroom TODAY! If it sounds familiar, you may have played it before in your neighborhood or at the park. This version has an academic “twist” while meeting our students’ need to move, move, MOVE. Or is that just mine, lol? […]
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Can you manage your entire class with a piece of tape? Zebra tape, more specifically 😉 Okay, you probably can’t manage the entire class with tape, but I have had major success in helping students stay focused on tasks with this magical tool! These pictures in this post show how simple it is: […]
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Wake-up with me?!? What? I’m beyond excited to announce my new project! EVERY week, I’ll be sharing a quick and easy teaching tip using Facebook Live! I’ve been enjoying rambling sharing the latest “happenings” on my YouTube channel teacher vlogs, but I still wanted to find a more organized way to share my […]
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