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Earth Day is almost here! I mean whenever I start seeing commercials for the Disney Animal movie for the year, I know Earth Day is just around the corner! Unlike some holidays, Earth Day is ALWAYS celebrated on April 22nd. Which for me, makes it easier to remember year after year. Today, I’d thought I’d pop in and share one… Read More
Spring is upon us! Well… at least here in Florida. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the temps are already reaching the high 80’s and low 90’s. But spring’s arrival means plants, seeds, and flowers are going to be taking over our curriculum like no one’s business! Time to start pulling some seeds and plants books! Anytime we’re… Read More
I open my mouth to review the directions that are written on the board when it starts. It’s a low hum at first, almost unnoticed. I could ignore it… what’s one whisper in the hustle of a classroom day? But then there’s a swell in the noise. It’s no longer a low whisper, but a steady rumble. Like a stream… Read More
So what’s sweeter than all the chocolate that students bring you on Valentine’s Day and also doesn’t go straight to your thighs? Having those same sweet kiddos write about their sweetest acts! I love doing this writing activity around Valentine’s Day and it’s always a hit! I mean what kid doesn’t want to make a giant chocolate kiss complete… Read More
Somewhere along the way, data became a four-letter word. I’m sure it all started back when lawmakers became more focused on test scores and less on students…and High Stakes Testing became the only thing that only mattered… but somewhere along the way, data became a word that was like nails on a chalkboard for teachers. When I talk to teachers… Read More
Asking a student to retell a story or summarize a non-fiction text in their own words can be one of the most difficult skills a primary teacher faces. It’s like every word a student read just two or three minutes prior washed out of their brain. Like seriously? Where did it go? But, summarizing text is important. Being able to retell… Read More
Did you grab green colored pencils (or pens) to have your kids SNOTS this year? theappliciousteacher.com/annotating-text-using-snots/
As far as I can tell, there are two types of teachers out there...
Are you team #inkjoypens or #flairpens
comment with your favorite pen! @papermate
#teacherlife #teachersloveflairpens #teach #teacherprobs #iteach #secondgradetribe #secondisthebest #igteacher
Have you guys seen this brain book? What a great way to teach growth mindset! Af link: amzn.to/2nMUMtS
