So here in Georgia most of us are starting to count down the days until the end of the school year, and let’s be honest…it’s a hectic time! I mean there’s grade changes, school changes, classroom changes, EOY assessments, DRAs, report cards, RtI meetings, Annual IEP meetings…the list literally goes on and on. Plus, if … Read more
Good Morning, Friends! A few weeks ago, my kiddos were getting a basic introduction to multiplication through repeated addition and arrays and you can read about that here! One of the ways I got my students really engaged though, was by using stickers! Yes, stickers! I literally had an entire BOX of stickers in a … Read more
Happy Thursday, Friends! The week after a break is always hard, and this week didn’t disappoint. I am so glad tomorrow’s Friday…can I get an “amen?” The best part of my week so far was an email with a code for 25% off the best planner I have ever used. EVER. Keep reading…the code is … Read more
How do you get second graders to work harder than they ever have before in math? Just mention the word “multiplication” and suddenly the light bulbs come on! Who knew? So apparently, multiplication is code for MAJOR coming of age in which 2nd graders will suddenly catch on faster than they have to nearly a … Read more
I LOVE Christmas (decorations, shopping for the perfect gift, giving the perfect gift, cookies & baking, carols, and of course, THE reason for the season)! I also LOVE kid books – hmmm…maybe that’s why I became a teacher? (I kid – anyone who knows me, knows it’s because I love office supplies). When you combine … Read more
I love a good book. A book with a great life lesson is even better! These books subliminally let your students “get” that a lot of reading is going to be happening in their classroom, and most teach a great lesson that will hopefully go with them forever. We’ve been in school for three weeks, … Read more
My current district calls the time when students and parents come in to meet their new teacher “Sneak-a-Peek,” but I know from experience that it’s not called that everywhere…some call it Meet the Teacher, Back-to-School Night, Open House…whatever you call it…this post is dedicated to it! Let’s be honest for a second here…I have a … Read more
Hello Sweet Friends! There are only 5 more topics to cover in the “Diggin In” series! The only good news here is that there’s a HUGE, I mean H-U-G-E giveaway coming! Like, so huge, I wish I could enter it myself. Unfortunately, I can’t – which, fortunately for YOU means more chances to win BIG, … Read more
I officially go back to work 3 weeks from today?!? Where has the summer gone? Even more, I usually start going to work in my classroom before we are actually required to report. I’ll let you do the math on that one. Anyway, while I’m sad that summer is in the home stretch, I’m not … Read more
I can’t believe we only have 2 chapters to go! What?!? Anywho, this chapter is an important one, because it really is what gets the ball rolling with Daily 5! Without this chapter, we really just have read to self…and well, that defeats the whole point on D5, right? So, how in the world are … Read more
Hey Friends! I’ve been “Digging into Next Year” (ummm, I only have 1 month before I go back to school – yikes!!!), and have “dug into” these topics (if you missed them, just click on the topic you’re interested in, and you’ll go straight to that post): Classroom Organization Math Workshop Classroom Management organize my … Read more
Hey Friends! I love chapter 6 of The Daily 5, and I have lots of great resources for you! If you’re just joining, and are interested in Chapters 1-5, you can find them here. Also, if you haven’t picked up your copy of the book, you still have plenty of time! The picture below will … Read more
