It’s back to school time around here, what about for you? I’m busy planning lessons, weekly themes and activities for as much of the year as I can. I’ve been cleaning out my classroom, reorganizing and of course redecorating. The weeks before Back To School can be fun. It can be SO much fun. There […]
Teacher Must Haves For Kindergarten Classroom
I know how you’re feeling. Summer is half over and it’s time to start thinking about your classroom, right? Whether it is your first, 15th or 30th year teaching, this can be an exciting yet stressful time. That’s where I come in. I am sharing my favorite things about my classroom, how they work for […]
Ideas For Encouraging Growth Mindset In The Classroom
Do you have a growth mindset? Do you teach your students about what growth mindset is and how to have one? Over the last 4 years, my school has made a shift to this way of thinking, growing our brains and teaching! Teaching students to have grit and perseverance are traits that will hopefully stay […]
Guided Reading for the Emergent Reader – Levels A-C – Chapter 3 of The Next Step Forward in Guided Reading
Happy Wednesday friends! If you missed last week’s review of chapter 2, click here and check it out! You can also check out the Live video playback on FB here. Today is all about Guided Reading for the Emergent Reader – Levels A-C – Chapter 3 of The Next Step Forward in Guided Reading. (A little […]
How to Teach the Kindergarten Literacy Standards – RL.K.1
Kindergarten Literacy Standards – RL.K.1 Hello and welcome to my new series, Intentionally Teaching with Purpose and Fun! I created this series for current and future Kindergarten teachers who want to understand, comprehend and teach the curriculum and standards in an engaging, purposeful and fun way! This series is set up to focus on one […]
Guided Reading for the Pre-A Reader – Chapter 2 of The Next Step Forward in Guided Reading
Guided Reading for the Pre-A Reader Happy Wednesday friends and welcome back! If you missed last week’s review of chapter 1, click here and check it out! You can also check out the Live video playback on FB here. Today is all about Guided Reading for the Pre-A Reader – Chapter 2 of The Next Step […]
What Is Guided Reading?
Hey friends and welcome to the first week of our 2018 Summer Book Study; The Next Step Forward in Guided Reading! Can I just start off by saying that both Greg (The Kindergarten Smorgasboard) and myself have been deluged with positive comments and feedback on our book selection this year! I think every teacher wants to […]
Intentionally Teaching with Purpose and Fun – A Kindergarten Curriculum Standards Series for Teachers
Welcome to the series, Intentionally Teaching with Purpose and Fun – A Kindergarten Curriculum Standards Series for Teachers. If you are interested in getting more in-depth with the kindergarten standards and growing as a kindergarten teacher, then you have reached the right blog post and series! Over the next few days and weeks, I will […]
2018 Educator’s Summer Book Study: The Next Steps In Guided Reading
First of all, congratulations for making it through another school year and HAPPY SUMMER! I know we are all excited to have a moment to pause, take a deep breath and relax a little. I too am excited for this, but I am also looking forward to taking time to reflect, make needed and wanted […]
Mother’s Day Tea Party Invites & RSVP Cards
Mother’s Day is a fun day to have an in class event, like a tea party. It is a day that we, as teachers, can help our students celebrate the special women in their lives. My favorite way to have this classroom celebration is to throw a Mother’s Day Tea Party. Hosting A Mother’s Day […]
