One thing you should know before you scan through this post is that I am a reading specialist so I work with students individually or in groups of up to four students in my classroom. When I am discussing “new students”, I am thinking of students that join my reading
Immigration to America is part of the second grade curriculum in my district and state. I always had a hard time finding resources that met my needs and ended up gathering a lot of ideas over the last few years. I am here to share those with you so you
Let’s talk incomplete work! No matter what grade or class you teach, or the age of your students, there will always be incomplete work to manage. Over the course of many years of teaching, I gathered and tried quite a few different things. I will share them with you
So you’re trying flexible seating… or considering trying it out?! But you’re thinking, “If the students don’t have desks, where will they put their supplies?” There are plenty of options! Baskets for Flexible Seating Classrooms First of all, if you don’t have many other options, think baskets, baskets, and
As it comes close to the end of the year, I often set goals to work on with my class and recently, one of my goals for the next calendar year was to work on helping my students treat each other as well as other people with kindness. I gathered
Believe it or not, it’s time for thinking about how to incorporate New Year’s activities in the classroom. I’m here with some trusty, fun ideas! Read through and let me know which one is your favorite! New Year’s Rhyme Time! You know I have something for you that I created!
This year is going by SO quickly. I cannot believe 2020 is a month away. When I was a kid 2020 sounded like it was SO far in the future. Like we’re talking flying cars and robot maids (can you tell I watched a lot of The Jetsons)? Haha! Well,
Reading to go the next step with your Guided Reading Instruction? I read a terrific book this past summer by Jan Richardson, called The Next Step in Guided Reading, and I’d love to do a little book review for you here so you can decide if the book is right
Let’s talk about some fun ways to get your students practicing phonics! When I was a student myself it was workbooks, workbooks, workbooks! Now there are so many fun options! I have found some engaging ideas that have worked well for my second graders and one of my own. If
Ready for a quick, fun, and free Thanksgiving themed craft? Here it is! I don’t like complicated crafts so I made this as easy as possible! Print the masters and copy the body onto brown paper, and choose colored paper for feathers. The beak goes on yellow and the “gobbler”
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