Posts by Gretchen Schultek Bridgers
Blogiversary- Celebrating TWO YEARS!
[See first year anniversary post here] I am so thankful for my blog. It has been more of a gift to me than I ever realized. I have reflected and chronicled much of my educational practices over the years. I see the growth and that is due to the awesome bloggers and readers out there!…
Read Full PostBouncy Bands- Product Review
I was approached by Scott Ertl, creator of Bouncy Bands. My good friend Dana over at Third Grade Gridiron (as mentioned in the image above) referred him to me, and I’m so glad she did! Bouncy bands are geared towards students who are fidgety and need motion to focus. It attaches to the two front desk legs so…
Read Full PostStudents Say the Darndest Things- Volume 8
I am so very thankful that one post I created a few months back showcasing the humor of my kiddos has turned in to an entire series on my blog. I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoy hearing them in the moment and rushing to a piece of paper to jot…
Read Full PostGunny and the Magical Pack- Teacher’s Edition
Introduction: Last year [click here to see post] I read the most wonderful story by Amy Cranmer, called “Gunny and the Magical Pack,” about an abused dog who overcomes a treacherous personal journey. This story is so special to me because the author and main character, Gunny, live right here in my own town of Charlotte,…
Read Full PostStudents Say the Darndest Things- Volume 7
Spring Break was refreshing for all of us, wasn’t it? Apparently it was very relaxing for the kiddos, as they came back as humorous as ever. Generally it takes a few weeks to a month to collect funny comments for the next post in this series; but not this time! In ONE day I had…
Read Full PostStudents Say the Darndest Things- Volume 6
I am blessed to write another funny post in dedication to the many funny kiddos I come across each day- YOU make my job worth it a million times over! [See previous Students Say the Darndest Things here- Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5] Setting the Stage: As a student was gathering…
Read Full PostStudents Say the Darndest Things- Volume 5
It’s that time again! What brings me the most joy at my job is my relationships with students. Often times, these relationships offer nuggets of humor that brighten my day. [Stop by to read Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, and Volume 4!] Below is the latest compilation of my students’ humor: T: The character…
Read Full PostLiteracy in ACTION!
Meet Rachel Harris, third grade teacher and literacy guru at Irwin Academic Center: I met Rachel at the NCAEE Region 6 conference where we were both presenting material to teachers. I found her session on differentiated literacy instruction very informative and timely as I desire to strengthen my literacy instruction from a status of adequate to AWESOME! I reached out…
Read Full PostAny child can learn…all it takes is YOU.
In my work as a Candidate Screener and a Selector with Teach Charlotte I have asked many candidates applying to our program about their theory on the capabilities of children and their learning. It got me thinking about my own theory. Based on my experience in two vastly different elementary schools, children are fundamentally the…
Read Full PostNCAEE Region 6 Conference: "Teachers, Pass the Torch!"
To begin, I just want to say that I LOVE learning and enjoy getting better at my craft- teaching, presenting, coaching, blogging, etc. An opportunity arrived in my inbox to present at a regional professional development session hosted by North Carolina Association of Elementary Educators [NCAEE] here in Charlotte. I jumped at the chance to…
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