I wrote a pretty extensive post HERE about my Word Work center, but there have been several questions about the contents of my other tubs. Today, I’m focusing solely on my Read to Someone area, but keep your eyes peeled for the other centers throughout the week. Please be aware of the fact that I am continually revamping and rethinking… View Post
What if we could make kids fall in love with spelling instruction? What if you could harness novelty to engage your students, stimulate their brilliant brains, and improve word retention as a result? It’s possible, and once you launch this approach in your classroom, your spelling instruction will never be the same. There’s no turning back. Are you brave enough? … View Post
Alas, I am out of storage space in Google Docs, and I am totally dreading weeding out files from that bad boy. I had been frivolously saving all of the great ideas in the blog-o-sphere for almost a year, and now it has finally caught up with me. I feel like I’ve been dumped! Ha! In lieu of Google Docs,… View Post
I have been feverishly trying to get my new classroom set up in my new school. Oh-my-goodness! I have not felt so frazzled or so anxious in six years! I’m still waiting impatiently very patiently for bookshelves. There are apparently two metal bookshelves on their way to my classroom, at some point, but I have no idea when I’ll receive… View Post
If you’re looking for a little novelty to spice up your Guided Reading rotations or whole group activities, these cards may help add a little extra pizzazz! Although they aren’t used on a daily basis, the cards are great for mixing things up a bit while sharing out in class. The kids really enjoy having some choice in who participates… View Post