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Ok… January is *just* around the corner! I know most of us are just trying to make it to Christmas Break, but I wanted to get this post out early so the over-achievers out there (side-eye) who actually plan BEFORE they leave for break, will have some suggestions of books to pull for the new year! January is a great time… Read More
For the past few years, on the first day back from Winter Break, I’ve had my kids work on their own New Year’s Resolutions. I’ve done this with every grade I’ve taught-including Kindergarten! That’s why I love using these easy New Year’s Resolution Tab Book for the students to write their goals in. Now, I don’t usually print these babies… Read More
Spider Unit: Using Spider Activities to Teach the Standards this October It’s October! Some of my favorite seasonal themes happen in October! Bats, pumpkins… spiders! What? This past week, we had a chance to learn more about spiders through our spider unit! By all means, I am no fan of spiders (they give me the heevy-geevies!) But here in Florida,… Read More
So there’s this notion floating around about assessment in the classroom. At some point in our educational journey, assessments became evil. A thing to pin teachers against teachers, administration against their staff, and districts against their schools. Although I can see why some assessments are placed in the same category as four letter words (Ah-Ham- Looking at you PARCC and… Read More
Please note, this post is sponsored by Office Depot, but all opinions and ideas expressed are my own. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! If you’re looking for a fun and easy Valentine’s Day classroom craft to complete with your kiddos this upcoming week, I’ve got you covered! Today, I’m partnering with Office Depot/OfficeMax to share a little V-day… Read More
Does the word “I-Ready” send chills down your spine? Well… it does… or at least DID for me… that was until I figured out how to find peace with the program and satisfy the wolves who came knocking on my door when my times weren’t up to par. I know I CAN’T possibly be the only teacher who felt this… Read More
