We all have a rough year sometimes. Some years are amazing, like a dream. The kids are a good mix and the parents are supportive. You feel like you can reach all the students. Everyone works and grows. And you leave the year feeling like you made a difference. You feel like you touched lives. You feel like what you did mattered and you were appreciated. And some years that dream just... isn't. … [Read more...]
Must Reads for Every New to K Teacher
Here is a list of must reads for every new to K teacher! Are you going to be teaching Kindergarten next year for the first time? Welcome to the world of Kindergarten. No one can even understand all the joy and hard work that goes into teaching Kindergarten until they actually do it. It is the HARDEST, most rewarding job that you will love. Now is the time teachers are learning they will be … [Read more...]
The Pros and Cons of Flexible Seating
Lets talk about the pros and cons of flexible seating. Flexible seating can look like a fun but the real question should really be "Is flexible seating the right environment for my classroom?" There are pros and cons of flexible seating for every teacher so you really have to examine your classroom, your students, and your students' needs to decide if flexible seating is the classroom environment … [Read more...]
Sharing Kindergarten Class Tour 2016-2017
Welcome to Sharing Kindergarten Class Tour 2016-2017. This is my first year in this classroom after moving to the school. It is a work in progress and it is constantly evolving. I have find, acquired, and grabbed up many classroom items over the past 12 years which helped me to create the classroom I desired. Where Did It Start? Here is a view of the classroom when I entered it to begin moving … [Read more...]
Save Your Sanity! How to Use Class Dojo to Redeem Points
Guess what I don't have? Time to waste in the classroom tracking everyone's behavior and to be constantly rewarding those who are on track doing the wrong thing! Nor do I have time to constantly be correcting behaviors we don't want to see. Time is the enemy and I think I show you how Class Dojo can be your BFF. Class Dojo is an free app many teachers use to assist build and maintain a … [Read more...]
Do I REALLY Love ESGI?
Many teachers ask me if I really like assessment platform ESGI. The answer is simple; No. I do not really like ESGI. I really, really, REALLY love ESGI. I honestly and truly use this software daily in my classroom and I honestly and truly love it. A few years ago I heard of ESGI and thought is sounded funny. What does ESGI stand for and why is it going to be different than anything else I have … [Read more...]
Going From One to 1:1 in Kindergarten: Part 2
Going to One to 1:1: Part 2 is the second installment of my technology journey. At this stage, I am sitting pretty with a few iPads for my classroom. Things are going smoothly, but there is still so much to learn and management issues to solve. (You can read about Part 1 here.) Adding to Technology I was able to add my first school funded device with Teacher of the Year funds. This is a humorous … [Read more...]
Going From One to 1:1 in Kindergarten: Part 1
Every teacher travels a different road when it comes to their technology journey. I am going to share with my technology journey that started with one iPad and grew to 1:1 devices this school year. This is the first part of my journey. I got my first iPad several years ago as a gift from my spouse as an expensive back to school gift. I was blown away by it and what opportunities it held. Yes, I … [Read more...]
Teachers LOVE Live Animal Cams
Teachers love live animal cams in their classrooms because they are powerful tool to take little learners INTO the animal world to see the animals for free. Students also love live animal cams because they are spectacular! Integrating live cams into your classroom can be fun and education. No two days are exactly the same and nothing is as AWEsome as seeing the animals in their natural habitat. My … [Read more...]
The Never Ending Sight Word Game
Here is a tried and true, kid tested and teacher approved, NEVER ENDING Sight Word Game. This sight word game is very easy to create and can be used again and again and again. You will need a sight word list, Sharpie, container like an old coffee tin, and foam squares that can be found at the dollar store. There is a pack of 400 foam pieces precut here on Amazon for a GREAT price! Get Lists of … [Read more...]
New Years Resolutions for Educators
New Years resolutions are a great way to reflect on ourselves as educators and strive to work harder on a specific area. Some resolutions may be specific to yourself as a teacher, others as a partner or mother, and still others as a whole person. Isn't it incredible that teacher strive to make themselves better each and every year?! Here is a list of New Years Resolution for educators you can … [Read more...]
The Job of Teaching is Impossible
When you walk into a classroom and are expected to teach a classroom full of little minds, it initially sounds fun and exciting. First, you have trained for the job. Then, you went to a minimum of 4 years of college for this the science of education and the research based evidence from experts to make a classroom successful. Still, you worked in schools for hours upon hours in a multitude of … [Read more...]
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