Thanksgiving can be a short, yet chaotic month! The days are FULL of things to do, but you may be working against ansty kiddos ready for tons of food and a break from schoolwork! So how do we keep students engaged, learning, and practicing skills during this time in the classroom? We use a magic tool… that is a pencil!… Read More
Science of Reading has come onto the scene of education like a wrecking ball! I’ll be honest too that I was hesitant to jump on the bandwagon before I realized it was a necessary train to be on. After spending a TON of time researching and helping my own son learn to read, I know now that SoR is a… Read More
Let’s be honest… having to get a substitute teacher is NOT fun. Raise your hand if you’ve gone into work sick as a dog rather than having to write sub plans? I know I’m guilty. I’ve used all the phrases, “but my kids can’t handle it.” or “It’s so much work I’d rather just go in.” Well I’m here to… Read More
Halloween in the classroom can get SCARY! However, we want it to be in a frightfully fun way, not a chaotic horror movie way. We’ve made it to October and that’s something to celebrate. Let’s keep up the fun filled days where kids forget their learning. I want to share some engaging activities that will make you hallo-SCREAM for JOY!… Read More
Science of Reading has taken over all things literacy in the classroom. Some of you may be asking, can I still conduct centers with the Science of Reading? The answer is YES! In this post we’ll discuss all about utilizing centers that are aligned to the science of reading. Not only are they aligned, they are hands on, fun, and… Read More
Are you ready to have a flawless first day with centers? It’s possible! Do you want a classroom full of students who are on task, focused, and learning during center time? It all comes down to the way you start your centers from day one. While that may sound a little scary and overwhelming, I promise if you follow these… Read More