Snow Day!

I love a good snow day! I was plenty busy all day today but I was thinking about books I love about snow and thought I’d mention a few here! You may know some, but hopefully I am sharing at least one new book with you. If you want to

Read More »

Plural Nouns Resource and a Freebie

I am finally done with my plural nouns resources. I have been working on it for 6 weeks! I used a cute football theme and included things like bingo, activity sheets, matching, and a noun hunt of sorts. Even if you don’t want or need it (it’s great for grades

Read More »

The Story of Ruby Bridges

I have been reading the book The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles to my class for several years. It is so well written and beautifully illustrated. It always sparks a discussion. Usually the kids are horrified at how people were treated so differently just based on their skin

Read More »

Books for Boys Linky

I have joined up with Swimming into Second Grade for a Books for Boys Linky party! It’s so fun. Click on her button below to go to her site and see what other people have posted. Swimming into Second Grade Now, some books and series are clearly marketed toward boys.

Read More »

Freebilicious on the First!

Happy 2013! I have linked up with Freebilicious to share a reading freebie for Jan. 1st! This would come in handing if you have any reading groups doing the Amelia Bedelia Series. It’s a page where the students write and draw what she should have done vs. what she really

Read More »

Stranded!

Oh no! I was visiting my boyfriend and trying to get back to New England. I made my flight to Cleveland but before I even got off my plane it was cancelled. I considered driving back to his place (6+ hours) or driving home (14+ hours probably) but the big

Read More »

Freebie Friday Fun – Editing

What a crazy week. To celebrate I’ve linked with Freebie Fridays. Head over to other of my Reading and Writing Redhead stores and grab this editing practice freebie. It’s great for grades 1-3. Click here to get it at my tpt store,  Happy downloading !

Read More »

Impressive Vocabulary

We were working on character traits yesterday and brainstormed a list of character traits to describe people. I could NOT believe some of these AMAZING words my second graders came up with. “Squirrely”? “Progressive”?! “Submissive”. WOW.I have never heard these words from any 7 or 8 year olds (and they

Read More »