We’ve been learning about character traits! In order to scaffold them, I used the book “Many Luscious Lollipops” and Dum Dums to review adjectives in a delicious way! You could probably use any book to teach this lesson, but I love the lollipop theme! So, out came the balloon “lollipops” that you see below! I launched the lesson by holding… View Post
Today, I unveiled the synthesizing strategy using my synthesizing goodies! My students were so engaged! They loved the nesting monkeys, and they were completely enthralled by The Littlest Matroyshka! I love this book so much, and it was perfect to teach the strategy. However, you could really teach the lesson with any book that lends itself to this comprehension skill. … View Post
Since I am on my Spring Break, I ran to Target to check out the Dollar Spot. I have a somewhat tropical theme in my classroom that could easily lend itself to the jungle motif, so I was beyond excited when I saw these little rugs for $2.50! I also bought a few more storage containers. You can never own… View Post
When students show a lot of progress or work through something that’s tough for them, they get to hit the easy button! I got mine at Staples for $5.99, but you could probably make it out of one of those touch closet lights too. I blogged about this a while ago HERE, but if you’re interested, I just created a… View Post
I am officially on Spring Break!!!!!!! YAY! We had Student-Led Conferences tonight, and now I can RELAX (as much as I can relax a week before report cards go home). I took lots of pictures tonight to give you an idea of what Student-Led Conferences look like in my classroom (minus photos of families). Prepare for a photo overload! I… View Post