A great start to the school year.....that's what we all want, right? But it sounds easier than it is. So how do I keep things organized, the kids from going crazy and make sure I'm well prepared? Here's my top tips on keeping that first week on point! Tip #1 Start out slow Your school year should be thought of as a marathon, not a race. I know, we all have ... read more
Top Ten Back To School Pinterest Boards
Top 10 Back To School Boards on Pinterest...Can you feel it? That Back To School excitement is in the air! I went to Staples last week, to buy a calendar, and school supplies were everywhere! So, of course, when I got home I had to do a little surfing on Pinterest for new classroom ideas! If you're a Pinterest fanatic like I am, you are always looking for new and innovative ideas! But ... read more
Journeys Reading Series – First Grade Activities
Journeys reading series for first grade can seem overwhelming when you first begin. There's so much content you may be wondering "How can I fit it all in?" Well if that's how you're feeling, keep reading because I'm here to tell you there's not only a way to fit everything in, but you'll see huge growth in your students reading abilities too! How Do You Fit It All In? One of the biggest ... read more
It’s Summer! Let’s Get In Shape!
Hey Friends! Just stopping by to say hi - in the middle of the day - because I can.....why??? I'm on summer vacation!! Can I get a Whoot! Whoot! And I know.....some of you are still working and I feel for you. Seriously....let's take a moment of silence for all those still in the classroom....... So this post is really sort of non-school related.....which may be how a lot ... read more
Happy FriYay! Did somebody say "Friday"? You know what that means...time for my "Five For Friday" gratitude! So many wonderful things to be grateful for, so let's go! To tell the truth, the last couple of weeks have been a lot about family and less about school. We are winding down our year at school and with that comes so many celebrations! So as usual, being the proud mom that I am, I ... read more
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We had a “Tree’mendous” week!
Hey friends! Last week we had fun learning about trees. We follow Journeys and our weekly story was a chapter from "Poppleton Forever" called "The Tree". ? It was the perfect opportunity to combine Reading with Science, so we learned all about trees! Our comprehension strategy that we were focusing on this week was Story Structure - Characters, Setting and Plot. I decided a great way ... read more
Prepositions with Rosie’s Walk!
Hello friends.....just stopping by with a mid week check in and wanted to share with you the cutest lesson we did today on PREPOSITIONS! Now if you've tackled this skill with your firsties, you know it's not the easiest skill for them to grasp! We've been working in these little rascals for a while now....we made this anchor chart a while ago and have referred to it many times. Have I told you ... read more
First Grade Writing Templates
I hate grading writing! Wouldn't it be great to have an easy way to grade writing? Keep reading, cause I've got you covered! So it's that time of the year when the firsties are finally getting a handle on writing. I've introduced a couple of different types of writing to them....specifically, writing a friendly letter and informational writing. And they are doing pretty ... read more
Easy Halloween Costumes For Teachers In 2023
Halloween costumes for teachers is always at the top of my search when I start planning for our classroom Halloween party. My team loves to dress up each year in something cute that the kids will recognize. If you need a few ideas, here are some quick, easy, and inexpensive ideas for teacher costumes. Before you get started…if you're on the hunt for October activities that will keep your ... read more
What Is Balanced Literacy? Part One – Reading
Balanced Literacy.......this is my bible, my baby, what I TRULY BELIEVE IN.....when it comes to teaching kiddos how to read. If you do nothing else in your classroom.....use balanced literacy. Seriously. So what is it? Balanced literacy is simply that.....a balanced approach to teaching children how to read and write. Children are highly engaged in the reading and writing process. The teacher ... read more
