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Ok… so how many of you have “pokey puppies” in your room? I believe that was everyone who raised their hand! LOL! I’ve had 1 or 2 in the past…you know the ones who can’t seem to do anything in a quick AND orderly fashion? Well this year, it seems like half my class falls into the pokey puppy category!… Read More
Well, I am proud to say I survived my first week of school! I am now officially into my second week and we are having a blast! I just wanted to drop by and share with you how I completely overhauled my classroom library. Over the summer, I shared my dirty little secret with you… Yeah… my classroom library was… Read More
Oh My Word! I am ashamed to say I haven’t blogged since last week’s “An Apple a Day” Linky! Sounds like I have been enjoying my vacation just too much! I mean I get to spend my day with this little handsome devil! This week’s focus is… Data Collection Data collection is one of the trickiest and most important things… Read More
Today’s focus is the H-word…. HOMEWORK! Now, I know *most* kiddos are not huge fans of this practice, but it is such a great reinforcement of the ideas taught from the week. That is why I keep homework brief and level appropriate. To help students (and parents) stay organized, my team and I order these wonderful DURABLE pocket Communicator… Read More
I am so excited to be hosting my *FIRST* linky party! Woot! So excited in fact, that I made it last ALL.SUMMER.LONG! LOL! Here’s the L.D.- I am obsessed with learning about how other teachers “do things” in their classrooms. It never ceases to amaze me how creative and different every teacher can be, even with the simplest of tasks…. Read More
