I just sent out emails to the winner's of the giveaway! Charme' Rachel Kelly Cherie Shari Thanks to everyone that particpated :) We had a beautiful weather day today! It was 75 and sunny, not a cloud in the sky...lots of playing outside! Later this week we might get snow! I ...
1. Snow in April!! CRAZY! This was one of the trees in our yard on Tuesday. 2. Blooms Taxonomy- I just did a PD yesterday about higher level thinking questions. It was awesome to watch the teachers get so engaged and excited. We spent quite a bit of ...
Since I've been testing (for the last 4 weeks), I've been paying attention to the books students are reading, and then have been asking why they like the books. PS- Many of these books have to be put on the back table, because students would MUCH rather read these books than ...
I'm excited to give away 5 great prizes. Drawing is at 11pm on 4/27! One $10 TPT gift card! It is easy to enter...just follow my blog, mention the giveaway on your blog, or repin an item from my store on Pinterest. a Rafflecopter giveaway & ...
Here are some of my favorite picture books to use for Earth Day! When I've taught informational texts about Earth Day, I always find that students are fascinated with the recycling process. I've also found that they LOVE the concept of reusing! Composting is another COOL ...
1. This has been a hard week with sad news in our country. I grew up about 90 minutes from Boston and am a huge Red Sox Fan :) I'm so thankful for all the people in law enforcement. My heart just breaks for the victims and their families. 2. I love ...
I went into a kindergarten class, and the students were sorting real objects in the word work station...the teacher was able to modify the activity based on level. For example, one group was sorting based on beginning sound, and another group was sorting by ending sound. ...
Red- Favorite Ice Cream Flavor I like vanilla. Orange- Favorite Memory from College I have TOO MANY favorite memories! I loved college. I was in a sorority, and made so many wonderful friends. I also met my husband in college :) I'd say that ...
Our school uses cooperative learning. I've made all sorts of Table Mats for the teachers at my building. They are a great way to help with classroom management. This set will be free through tomorrow night (just click on the picture). Please leave feedback ...
Happy Friday!!! 1. I finished my prelim-exams. I spent all day yesterday and all day today in a tiny conference room answering questions. They provided the computer, and I just worked, worked, worked (everything had to be memorized and my brain is completely ...
I thought this sounded like a fun linky :) 1. My family. There is no way I could survive without them! Plus my husband is super handy and has great survival skills. 2. Sunscreen. I never tan. I just burn and peel and am pale again. Sunscreen ...
I thought this looked like a fun linky party :) Our school uses Dibels, and these three activities help K-2 students with Nonsense Words and Phonemic Awareness. I'm not super crazy about Dibels, but the data can be helpful in forming small groups, and finding ...
