I’m a reading specialist, but I actually have a math-oriented brain. I love logic, organization, and breaking things down. So it probably comes as no surprise that I ADORE lesson planning! The process of planning is fun and exciting to me. (Does that make me a huge dork?) Here’s what I like about planning: I…… Continue Reading
Looking to feel re-energized about teaching? Need a little inspiration? I’ve got 3 great books to share with you today! I will warn you—this post includes an odd medley of texts! 🙂 I’ve included a memoir, a professional development book, and a children’s book. While these three texts are very different from each other, they…… Continue Reading
Having your literacy center materials organized can save a LOT of time! As it is, we spend tons of time finding and prepping activities. Keeping those materials organized is a must; otherwise, literacy centers prep turns into a time-consuming scavenger hunt around your classroom! And personally, that’s not my favorite way to spend an afternoon.…… Continue Reading
I’m a big believer in letting kids take books home. Yes, some of your books may get ripped, or lost, or drooled on by baby brothers. But this is a small price to pay in exchange for the incredible value that take-home books provide! As I’m sure you already know, some of the students in your…… Continue Reading
One of the things I love most about teaching is the variety. Every day at school is different. Especially working with primary kids – you know there is never a dull moment! That said, there are still some things that, as teachers, we have to do over…and over…and over. We make copies, assess kids, grade papers,…… Continue Reading
Happy Saturday!! So this past week was a short week with my intervention kiddos. We had Monday off (yay!) and Tuesday was a teacher work day (aka “Day In Which I Filed a Lot of Junk”). Then we had a snow day on Thursday! It made for a rather choppy week, but also an easy…… Continue Reading
Happy Saturday! It has felt like a really long week, even though we had Monday off on account of the giant blizzard that hit Illinois. This week I really got rolling with my Kindergarten interventions (in this post, I shared that I’ll be working with only Kindergarten students for the rest of the school year).I…… Continue Reading
Hey there! I’m on Day 3 of no school due to the cold…meaning that we’ve had school for a grand total of 2 days during the past 3 weeks, thanks to winter break! Eesh! Going back for a full week next week is gonna be rough. Assuming, that is, that the temps actually climb above -300…… Continue Reading
Well, it was another 3 day week for us in intervention! All of the reading specialists in the district had a meeting on Monday, so we were out all day, and then the kids were out for the voting on Tuesday. Three day weeks are kinda nice…but I also feel like I’m just not getting enough…… Continue Reading
Happy Sunday! Today I spent some time getting my teacher binder ready for the school year. I use a regular 3-ring binder and then make a cover that I put inside the plastic. I put my full name on it, but I also made a set to share with you! Click on the picture to…… Continue Reading
