If you’re a few years into teaching the same grade level, things are probably finally starting to fall into place for you. Your routines are all set. Your classroom space is organized. You know your standards inside and out. You have favorite lessons, units, read alouds, etc., that you love to teach. Congratulations! It’s taken […]
Simple Holiday Ornament Craft
December can be such a special time in the classroom. The kids are full of holiday excitement and so many things are planned from school spirit days to holiday concerts. It’s a lot of fun, but it can also get really busy on both the home and school fronts. If you are like me and […]
Simple Ways to Celebrate Thanksgiving in the Classroom All November Long
November is the perfect time to reflect, give thanks, and have some turkey-themed fun in the classroom! Here are some simple ways to celebrate Thanksgiving in the classroom all month long! Add Gratitude to Your Morning Meeting Routine If a daily morning meeting is part of your classroom routine, November is a great time to […]
Inquiry-Based Learning with a Wonder Wall
Second graders are so inquisitive! Nearly every time we gather for a read aloud or guided reading lesson, one of my students comes up with a really great question about what we are learning. I don’t always have the answers or the time to look them up at that very moment, but I also don’t […]
Storage Solutions for Multisensory Word Work Materials
Multisensory word work practice plays an important role in developing fluency with sight words and phonics patterns, but center rotations go by quickly. When my students visit the word work center, I want them to get to work quickly and engage with the materials in a focused and meaningful way. This can be difficult to […]