Are you ready to learn about how my Class Reads to Dogs? I have a fun and engaging idea for reading motivation for elementary students that I can't wait to share with you. This year my class started reading to dogs. You read that right. We meet at a shelter or rescue and we read to dogs. I can't wait to share with you how we organized this activity, got the parents and students excited, and made … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk About Rigor and Speed in Kindergarten
Let's talk about the difference between speed and rigor in the Kindergarten classroom. There seems to be a big push to move the Kindergarten curriculum faster, more rigorous, and to squeeze in more content. The goal is to get little learners to read more sooner and complete math quicker. Why are we in a hurry? What is the rush? Let's Talk About Rigor and Speed in Kindergarten In recent years, … [Read more...]
We Don’t Listen to Our Teachers
We have a really big problem in education... we don't listen to teachers. We don't listen to those professionals who dedicate their lives to teaching students. Let me explain and offer ideas to help. We Don't Listen to Teachers If it is hard to read this, you know how this feels. Every teacher I have ever met has had at least one situation when they have not felt seen or heard. But it is … [Read more...]
Efficient Tips for Effective Teachers
I can't wait to share with you efficient tips for effective teachers. Teachers lack time. Once we get past the first few initial days of school, we are bombarded with meetings and requirements for the start of the year. Time and balancing all that life demands can be difficult but so necessary to make you able to tackle those to-do list items. Digital To-Do Lists Efficient Tips for … [Read more...]
Things to Remember for the Beginning of the Year
Things to Remember for the Beginning of the Year: We talk all about how hard the first few months of school are. We talk all about how hard we work to tackle the to-do list. And we talk all about the hurdles we face. But what if we take the time to talk about that light? Remember there is light at the beginning of the year tunnel. Remember... They Need You First, keep in mind that your … [Read more...]
9 Easy-to-Prep Back-to-School ELA Activities
Check out these engaging back-to-school ELA activities for little learners Here is a great way to save time and sanity with these easy-to-prep back-to-school ELA activities. It is that time when we welcome new little learners into our classroom and our hearts. Time is precious as we have all the things to do and a growing to-do list, but not a lot of time to get things on the list checked … [Read more...]
Time Saving List of Teaching Must Dos
Teaching Must Dos: Remember when you were told something invaluable teaching tips that not only made sense but also opened your eyes to make your time work smarter for you? These are invaluable tidbits you can't afford to ignore. I compiled a list of all the teaching must-dos for you! The List of All the Teaching Must Dos Grow With Us Your growth as a teacher doesn't have to stop... … [Read more...]
Our List of Prime Day Deals
What is Prime Day? Our List of Prime Day Deals: Prime Day is a two-day event on Amazon's website designed especially for Prime Members. If you are not a prime member, you need to be! Seriously. What time, energy, and MONEY save? You can sign up here and start enjoying FREE two-day shipping on millions of items. Signing up now can get you a free 30-day trial! WOO HOO. They even have a monthly … [Read more...]
Click & Plan With This Scope and Sequence
Check out this Scope and Sequence. During the first year of teaching, I felt like all the learning activities were scattered in all the places and I spent more time FINDING what I needed than using what I needed. Even using a paper scope and sequence can be tedious if activities aren't linked to what you are teaching! Are you looking for help as you plan out your school year with a quick … [Read more...]
Being 1:1 With Devices in Kindergarten: Part 4
Being 1:1 With Devices in Kindergarten has been a journey. I didn't start out with a class set of iPads or Chromebooks, but instead I built up to this over many years. Being 1:1 With Devices in Kindergarten Going to One to 1:1: Part 4 is the fourth installment of my technology journey. At this stage, I have just moved from almost one-to-one with technology to actually being … [Read more...]
Treasured Year Long Scrapbook for Kindergarten
I can't show you this Treasured Year Long Scrapbook for Kindergarten. Each year, we collect work examples and art projects to create our year-long scrapbook for Kindergarten. It is something that takes time and effort BUT it is so worth it in the end. Many of you have asked to see the inside of our Kindergarten scrapbook. I got permission to show my one child. I hide her name and the class … [Read more...]
Dear Teacher Moms… I See You
Dear Teacher Moms,To all those teacher moms out there... I see you. Teacher moms... I see you. First, I see you waking up especially early and getting your children up and out the door before the sun is even up. You get the littlest ones to child care as the door opens to jet across town to get to school on time. One false move on the traffic flow, train crossing, or even volume could make … [Read more...]
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