I had a completely different plan for what I wanted to write today. Then, I had the most incredible moment of spontaneity while teaching, that I just had to share it with all of you! A student I work with twice a week for reading and writing is raising butterflies as a school science project.… Continue reading It’s OK to Not Follow the Lesson Plan
*Disclaimer: I am not associated or affiliated with the following YouTube channels. I am only sharing this for your information and to share my experiences with these channels. It seems that everyone has a YouTube channel these days! Even teachers have been using YouTube to share ideas! (Should I start one???) Although there seem to… Continue reading 3 Great Teacher YouTubers to Check Out!
When I first embarked on this CGI math book study, my plan was to share the problem types and how to teach them. Well, that plan has gone out the window! I'm learning that math isn't really about the numbers! Math is all about reasoning. Math is figuring out how to solve a problem. Children… Continue reading It’s Not Really About the Numbers??? (CGI Math Book Study Part 2)
Hey Teachers! Teachers Pay Teachers is having their Cyber Sale! Through December 1, 2020, you can save up to 25% on your purchase with the code CYBER20. If you are able, support your favorite teacher authors by making a purchase during the sale. Your support means the world to us!!! Happy Teaching & Shopping! Pina… Continue reading It’s the TPT Cyber Sale!!!
You may have noticed that I didn't post last week. The challenges of teaching during a pandemic caught up to me. I imagine there are many other educators feeling the same way. It took quite some effort to forgive myself for not posting last week. But, I know that forgiveness was necessary. I want to… Continue reading Checking In When Things Are Challenging
I would imagine that it is going to be difficult for people to feel grateful in 2020. This year has been a challenge, at the very least, for most of us. For many others, the year has been tragic. However, I still feel that my teacher heart is full, and I want to share what… Continue reading Gratitude in This Strangest of School Years
Remember the days of being told to "look up" random words in the dictionary as your vocabulary work? I remember them quite clearly. Luckily, I was one of those kids that liked doing work like that. I enjoyed the opportunity to discover new words. But, I know many of my classmates struggled with having to… Continue reading A Reflection on Word Study (Part 4): Vocabulary
I remember loving words from very early in elementary school. I loved spelling them, defining them, and using them in speech and writing. I especially loved big words with big meanings. Since I've always been more on the petite side, I'd often say that I like using words twice my size. So, it's no wonder… Continue reading A Reflection on Word Study (Part One)
For the month of September, I have been focused on teacher well-being as we begin a new school year. It's a topic very close to my heart, and if sharing my experiences and/or ideas on my tiny corner of the internet helps or motivates any teacher to take extra good care of themselves, then I… Continue reading Homework Packets? Is There Anything Else?
Years ago, as a new teacher, I was required to complete observation hours of other teachers at my school site. One of those observations was in a veteran teacher's kindergarten classroom. That observation taught me one of the most valuable lessons of being a teacher to date. I remember the observation was on a Friday… Continue reading Mistakes Are Not Monsters
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