“It’s good to see you!”
A really strong and wonderful mother, wife, daughter and friend of mine shared this on her Facebook page today. It really resonated with me especially since I know so many…
Constructing writing skills in your classroom!
One of my favorite resources for developing strong writing in the classroom is this resource. It focuses on the types of writing students are responsible for. (lists, letters, narrative, informational,…
A Letter From Your Teacher on the first day of school!
This story is absolutely perfect for you Back to School choice. Shannon Olsen shares a delightful letter about what the students can expect for the school year. It supports all…
Rules and Safety
Your class will have so much fun practicing rules and safety using these wonderful literature selections. Enjoy teaching classroom rules and safety with Officer Buckle, Mrs. Ruler who thinks kindness is cooler and Mean Jean the recess…
Math and Literacy Games and Activities
This is one of my favorite resources for the end of August first of September because it is filled with math and literacy activities and games ideal for the Back…
Y is for YOU!
And so there is not wonder a teacher is always EXHAUSTED! There is no tired like teacher tired. YOU my friend raise child’s self worth, inspire creativity and curiosity, create…
W,X are for Wonder and Xplore
Classrooms that encourage students to wonder and explore promote deep rooted learning. This can often be done through the use of themes and topics that include informational text. To share…
V is for Volunteers
Parent volunteers lending an extra set of hands can be a big help in the classroom! A little organization before school begins can be helpful. Parent volunteers can make your…
R,S,T, U are for Review, Strategies, Thinking = Understanding
For today I want to use this wonderful resource to show how you can review skills, practice strategies and promote thinking using a literature story. When all of these are…
