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 classroom … [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...]
Free Technology for Teachers
There are several high quality FREE technology for teachers resources you need to know about as an educator. These are sites that offer their services for free in general or free for teachers. These sites are great to use for some of your students or even whole group. Check out this list and links to grab some great interactive ways to reach your little learners. ABC Mouse- This site is … [Read more...]
Parent Teacher Conference
We have all experienced a parent teacher conference. Good student, not so good student, well behaved student, not so well behaved student.As the teacher, you meet with many if not all, the parents in your classroom through the year. You see issues with a student that you are working to improve.You come to the conference prepared to show the parent what you are working on in the classroom, what is … [Read more...]
Classroom Reveal 2016 from Sharing Kindergarten
Welcome to my classroom reveal for 2016. My second home is my classroom. It is my happy place. This classroom isn't perfect, but it was created by me! Classroom Goal But more importantly is what my classroom is to my students. First, I want this place to be their second home. Secondly, I need it to be their happy place. And, of course, I desire for it to be predictable, organized, and created … [Read more...]
The Year After I Gave Up My Passion
This is the year... the year after I gave up my passion. On the first day of school one week ago, I saw my administration in the hallway. Like all amazing front office personnel, they asked me how things were going and if I needed anything. {They most likely meant… any transportation or bus number information we can help you with?} My eyes filled with tears… Let me explain… This is the year … [Read more...]
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