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
Have you heard about guided math or math workshop, but you’re not sure what it is or how to set it up? I’m going to let you in on some secrets and simple steps to get guided math workshop up and running in no time. While the focus of this post is for primary classrooms, the tips provided can work… Read More
Have you ever felt like your students just don’t complete work during centers? Or have things gotten a tad bit disorganized and you’ve found yourself never knowing where the center work ends up? These are both common issues that can be frustrating and also detrimental to your student’s academic success. In this post, you’ll learn some easy ways to hold… Read More