One question I've always asked myself around this time of year since I started teaching thirteen years ago is, "Should I give my students homework?" After all of these years, I can't really say that I have a definitive answer. But, I do know that I want my students to be engaged during their time… Continue reading Winter is Coming!!! Should Our Students Hibernate?
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!!!
Disclaimer: This post will contain codes and links. I do not receive a stipend for sharing these codes and links. A few weeks back, I received an email from Schoolgirl Style. If you're unfamiliar with Schoolgirl Style, it is a company founded by a teacher that offers coordinating decor and functional items for the classroom.… Continue reading Classrooms with Style!
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
Does anyone out there have a note or card from a child that has misspellings that you think are absolutely adorable? Although some of the words are misspelled, you can still read what your child was trying to say. Why is that inventive spelling fills your heart at home, but seems to be unacceptable to… Continue reading A Reflection on Word Study (Part 3): Inventive Spelling
An important part of teaching word study is teaching sight words and high frequency words. What's the difference? Not much, really. The difference lies in the word's decodability. High frequency words are words that are important for students to know because they occur with such high frequency in written English. Due to their frequency, we… Continue reading A Reflection on Word Study (Part Two): Sight Words and High Frequency Words
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?
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