Calendar for Spanish, French, or Dual Language teachers.. this is for you! This calendar is now editable so you can leave it as is, in English, or you can change the words only to what you need them to be, perhaps in another language. Words are editable, but numbers are not. This pack was designed to be used inside standard calendars and weather pocket charts. All the cards have a black and … [Read more...]
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Engaging Moments in ELA
Engaging Moments in ELA: A few years ago, I started a mission for engagement in my classroom. My mission was to create at one engaging moment each and every day and my mission still is to keep creating engaging moments. I want to help you with examples of how I made this happen in my classroom. You will not see anything over the top or invasive to a classroom. Instead, you will see tried and true … [Read more...]
Must Dos for Mid-Year Planning
What are the Must Dos for Mid-Year Planning? This is a great time to make a game plan and use your time wisely to improve your classroom, tackle that endless to-do list without students in the classroom, and make your classroom function and flow like never before. Let's tackle the Must Dos for Mid-Year Planning. What is Mid-Year Planning? Sometimes the school calendar sets up teacher workdays … [Read more...]
A Student Worth Fighting For
Let me tell you a story about A Student Worth Fighting For. My job as an educator is to be a servant to others; my students, their families, fellow staff members, and the community. Sometimes we get a student who needs to be loved. And sometimes we get a student we have to fight for. Let me share with you this story, the story of a student worth fighting for. Because one day, you may have a … [Read more...]
Journals Alive: Augmented Reality Journals
Check out these Journals Alive: A kindergarten is a magical place where reality meets fantasy. Let me introduce you to THE PERFECT JOURNAL where handwriting and imagination meet the simple-to-use technology of augmented reality. Friends, this is Journals Alive. Let me show you how I set up, implemented, and saw learning excitement and success with Journals Alive: Augments Reality Journals. Setting … [Read more...]
Christmas Book List for Kids
There is a collection of Christmas Book List for Kids in lower elementary classrooms. A staple in every lower elementary library could be a bit of timeless, fun, and beloved Christmas-themed books. These best Christmas books for kindergarten can be read once, or time and time again to help teach a lesson about traditions, giving to others, and spreading the magic of the season. The best Christmas … [Read more...]
100 Must-Have Social Stories For the Classroom
100 Must-Have Social Stories For the Classroom: A staple in every lower elementary library should be a bin of ready-to-grab must-have social stories. These can be read once, or time and time again to help teach a lesson of social skills. They are great for one on one lessons, small group reteaching methods, and even those whole group "we gotta get this together" meetings. There is a collection of … [Read more...]
Why You Need to Go to a Teaching Conference
Do You Need to Go to a Teaching Conference? Teaching conferences can be a great way to ignite the passion you have for teaching as well as give you great ideas for the upcoming school year. Do you Need to Go to a Teaching Conference? I have attended the Frog Street Splash two years in a row and I can't wait to share with you some reasons why you need to go to a teaching … [Read more...]
Must Dos for the First Day of Kindergarten
Must Dos for the First Day of Kindergarten: We know the first day of school is coming soon and you want to make sure you are ready to rock and roll on day number one. A smart teacher once told me that the goals of a full day of Kindergarten are simple: feed them and get them home. So let's break down the must-dos for the first day! Let's dive into the must-dos for the first day of … [Read more...]
When You Have a Rough School Year
Are you having a Rough School Year? We all have a rough school 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 matters and you were … [Read more...]
The Pros and Cons of Flexible Seating
Let's talk about the pros and cons of flexible seating in the classroom. Flexible seating can look like 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 … [Read more...]
Assessing in Kindergarten using ESGI
Let's talk about Assessing in Kindergarten. My entire county uses ESGI and I get asked all the time if I like it. Do I REALLY Love ESGI? With ESGI the answer is simple. Yes. Many teachers ask me if I really like the assessment platform ESGI. The answer is simple; No. I do not really like ESGI. I really, really, REALLY love ESGI Kindergarten assessment. I honestly and truly use this software daily … [Read more...]
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