If you are on the job hunt, you may want to create a teaching portfolio. It is the season of job hunting in education and it may be smart to create a teaching portfolio. Teachers are retiring, being promoted, changing grades in the same schools, and maybe looking to change schools. There are also new teachers trying to find their first teaching job. Various Teaching Positions First, keep in mind … [Read more...]
Wobble Chairs as a Flexible Seating Option
Let's talk about Wobble Chairs as a Flexible Seating Option: I like to think I am a "think out of the box" teacher. I like to find solutions to problems that some might steer clear of because my students think out of the box and they deserve solutions as unique as they are. Why Wobble Chairs as a Flexible Seating Option? My little loves this year is unique. They are colorful … [Read more...]
Daily 5 Self-Management Necklaces
Daily 5 Necklaces is the answer to how you manage free-flowing choices during Daily 5. You asked. You guys wanted to know about my idea to use self-management necklaces. This is a management tool I give my students to empower them to take ownership of their learning during the literacy structure called Daily 5, which is what we do during our reading block. What Is Daily 5? Daily 5 is a … [Read more...]
Colored Baggies for Classroom Management
Are you seeing this picture correctly? Do they make COLORED BAGGIES? Yeah, buddy. A wonderful parent brought a pack to school last year for their student's school supplies. When we opened the box, my assistant was like... "Mary, have you seen this?" Colored Baggies If you know me you know I have this "thing" for color-coding everything. So this was huge news. … [Read more...]
Teaching Sight Words in Kindergarten: Essential Strategies Rooted in the Science of Reading for Kindergarten Teachers
As kindergarten teachers, our primary goal is to equip young learners with the ability to read sight words or high-frequency words effectively. This skill not only prepares them for kindergarten but also sets the stage for success in first grade and beyond. Rooted in the science of reading, we know that the right strategies can make all the difference in helping our students become proficient … [Read more...]
Free Flowing Choices Using a Choice Board
Let's talk about Free Flowing Choices Using a Choice Board. Picture this: a kindergarten classroom buzzing with tiny intellectuals, each armed with a choice board—a secret weapon that empowers them to unleash their creativity, make decisions, and embark on thrilling learning adventures. Welcome to the world of free-flowing activities in kindergarten! In this blog post, we'll dive into the … [Read more...]
The Return of Center Saturday
What What? Did you read the title of this post correctly? YES... Center Saturday is back. Here is my center chart. I made by center chart using a piece of black poster board, velcro, and my Versatile Center Chart pack. I use the same color velcro as my poster board to help hide it. Here is my favorite type of velcro. I print out the charts I want and add colored circles to the sides. I put a … [Read more...]
A Few Small Tips for Room Prep
Small Tips for Room Prep: Today was my first day back in my classroom for the new year. My classroom is my home away from home... my happy place. Room Prep with Pocket Charts Apparently this summer I got a little pocket chart happy. I accumulated (aka purchased) 2 clear/see thru pocket charts. black pocket charts, and a set of colorful, small pocket charts that I grabbed at Walmart. I have no … [Read more...]
School Prep is NO Monkey Business
School is out for Summer and I can't wait to show you exactly how I leave my classroom each and every year to help with School Prep for the start of the year. First I should say that we do have carpet, so I do not have to push everything off to the side of the room, we don't have to strip and wax floors! School Prep Ideas I stack my beloved, old fashion COLOR CODED chairs. Here is my room … [Read more...]
Dr. Jean’s Cheer Cards {freebie}
Do you love Cheer Cards? Who doesn't love Dr. Jean?! I mean, seriously... The first time I attended one of her conferences, she WALKED by me and I was in SHOCK. Celebrity in the house. And the entire conference was amazing and inspiring. I left wanting to do an EVEN better job. Dr. Jean's Cheer Cards And now, a few years later, and several collaborative projects … [Read more...]
Classroom Clean-Up Tip Organizing Unit Bins
Classroom Clean-Up Tip Organizing Unit Bins: If you are a hands-on teacher or a teacher that has a lot of engaging activities in the classroom, you face one big problem. You have a lot of stuff. Some people may call it trash, but I prefer the term teaching treasures. I have a lot of teaching treasures. Organizing Unit Bins In fact, when I present to other teachers about how to make their … [Read more...]
Quick Organization Tip
Do you have students work at centers or stations? Do you trouble with students mixing up their papers or materials? Do you spend valuable teaching time trying to organize the station over and over again? I have an easy way to help manage centers or stations in your classroom that I have used for years and years... it works like a charm. How? I make copies of work on colored card stock. (Here is a … [Read more...]
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