Procedures for the 1st Week of School
Dare I say it…it is almost time to head back to school. We have three more weeks before we go back. I cannot believe how fast…
Classroom Management
Deep Thinking for Little Minds
I know I have been guilty in the past of not asking my students enough higher order thinking questions. If I don’t make a conscious effort…
Using Songs in Your Classroom
Kids love music! I try to find ways to incorporate it throughout our school day. It is such an amazing learning tool. My Songs for the Year…
Parent Teacher Conference Time and Must Have FREEBIES
Parent Teacher Conferences are right around the corner. The beginning of the school year has gone by SO fast! I am wanting to try something new…
What Does Calendar Time Look Like in Your Room?
Through my years of teaching, my Calendar time has evolved a little and I wanted to share some of the things I do during this time…
2nd Grade Common Core Assessments
Hi! Remember me! I’m the one that used to blog, but somehow life has really gotten in the way lately! Not that I’m complaining because now…
Share Your Classroom Success Story
I love this time of the school year. October and November is when I really feel like my first graders are actually first graders and not…
Tips for Parents…How to Help My Child Succeed
About two years ago, I created some resources to send home with parents on how to help their children succeed in school. You can find the…
Spreading Kindness
Can you tell it’s almost the end of the school year in your classroom? Most things move really smoothly by the end of the school year,…
Come Be a Fly on My Wall
Haven’t you always wanted to be a Fly on the Wall in certain classrooms? As I have read teaching blogs over the years, I have wanted…
