My teammate found this adorable elf at Target. We decided to have a Kindness Elf instead of the Elf on a Shelf this year as our district mandates not to celebrate specific holidays unless we celebrate them all. He doesn't need to be moved everyday (something I often forgot to do) and ... Read More about The Kindness Elf – A Freebie
First Grade Phonemic Awareness Lesson from my Phonemic Awareness Bundle.
Wondering what phonemic awareness looks like or how to teach it in the classroom. This video takes one of my lessons from my Phonemic Awareness - Explicit, Systematic Instruction Bundle and shows you how it is done. Students learn how to manipulate sounds without the letters attached to help ... Read More about First Grade Phonemic Awareness Lesson from my Phonemic Awareness Bundle.
The First Weeks of School – Procedures and a Freebie
We are 17 days into school and I finally feel as if I can catch my breath! There are so many procedures to teach, model, practice, give feedback, re-teach, model, practice . . . WHEW! I feel like we are finally getting it. Start of the Day Procedures -How to enter the school -What to do ... Read More about The First Weeks of School – Procedures and a Freebie
Top 10 Math Tools for Your Primary Classroom
Getting ready for a new school year? Well, I am here to help you decide what are some of your MUSTS for math. There are so many resources for math that it is hard to decide what you really need. Let me help you!1. DiceA classroom must is DICE. We use them every day. Most math games require ... Read More about Top 10 Math Tools for Your Primary Classroom
Chapter Books for 1st Grade
I always schedule reading right after lunch. I love this time of the day. The students settle in from recess and lunch and just enjoy a book. What a great way to set the tone for the afternoon. Sometimes we read picture books and other times we read chapter books. I read all kinds of books ... Read More about Chapter Books for 1st Grade
5 Tips for a Happy Classroom
Let's face it: We spend a lot of time at school. Some days I feel like I spend more time at school than at home. Many of us bring school home as well. When you think about school, our students, our job, do you smile? Are you happy with what you've created in your classroom? Do you look ... Read More about 5 Tips for a Happy Classroom
