Have you decided to implement flexible seating but are slightly freaking out about how exactly to do it? My intention is to help you set up flexible seating in a way that is as successful as possible and to hopefully relieve some of the fear and anxiety that happens when you make any major changes in your classroom. If you… Read More
Why Flexible Seating is a Must Have in My Classroom
I’m sure you’ve heard the buzz about flexible seating. Maybe you’ve even tried it. How do you feel about it? Did it turn out well or did you have a negative experience? This year I caved into the buzz and tried it and while it wasn’t all positive at first, it turned out better I than imagined. And now I have… Read More
The Magic of Sustained Silent Reading
Do you have an uninterrupted SSR time in your day? This year was the first year that I had a carved out time of 30 minutes in the schedule specially designated for SSR. At first I thought, “30 minutes for first graders? That’s impossible!” However, I quickly came to realize that not only was that time necessary, but it was… Read More
DIY Storage Crate Seats
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own crate seats? Are you like me and think, “man this is too hard.” Well if you think that, you’re wrong! It is super easy to make your own crate seats and I’ll teach you how. Making your own things can be challenging, frustrating, and overwhelming. It can also be… Read More