Readicide
As End-of-Grade testing scores were released, I was very pleased with my class’ performance in Math. However, I was a bit bummed in Reading. I decided to reflect on what I could have done better to prepare my students-and no, not test prep wise. Our school still utilizes a reading textbook organized by theme. Our district…
Read Full PostAre you a "Teacher in Training?"
As a child did you ever say, “__(So-So)__ is a great teacher?” What made you make that statement? [fun!] As an adult did you ever say, “__(So-So)__ is a great teacher?” What made you make that statement? [communicates openly, honestly, and frequently] As a teacher did you ever say, “__(So-So)__ is a great teacher?” What…
Read Full PostMy "All-Star" Read-Alouds
As the summer begins, I am brainstorming my next year’s AMAZING classroom components! haha One thing I know without a shadow of a doubt are the read-alouds I will be using with my class. I read many books to my class, but these two are my favorite novels I weave into each school year. They…
Read Full PostMy 1st Guest Blog Post!
Come check me out! Thanks to Nicole from for offering to host me on the topic of Behavior Management! Head on over and give her a “LIKE!”
Read Full PostWrite On!
Need some ideas for those last few days of school? Writing prompts have been my best friend! I gave my students the writing prompt: “_[insert name]___ lived in a castle in a far away land.” Students chose their main character’s name and copied down this sentence. They then added one…
Read Full PostA Hard Good-bye
This week is so bittersweet. I am forever grateful for this year’s experiences, from my wonderful principal to my amazing class. My room parents were the best I have ever had, my classroom was outfitted with state-of-the-art technology and had ample space, and my teammates became great friends. I am so blessed to have had…
Read Full PostSummer Plans
I love how everyone thinks teachers have “off” in the summer. Not only do I have to work another job, but I am never truly “off.” I am always thinking of how to do things better, how to reach all of my children, and how I can mix things up to keep it fresh. Many…
Read Full PostField Day
At the end of every school year most schools host some sort of “Field Day” where their students compete in games learned throughout the year in P.E. class. Our school makes the event similar to a mini Olympics. Each classroom chooses a country and makes a banner. We begin our Field Day with a procession…
Read Full PostA Change in Leadership
Have you ever experienced a change in leadership at your school? It creates a lot of anxiety as most changes do. I recently left my first job at a title-one school for the past 5 years to join a team of teachers at a high performing school in town. I knew I needed to gain…
Read Full PostRemember When…
This school year was fantastic! There are so many wonderful memories to cherish. So many in fact, I may have forgotten them! I asked my students to place their heads down on their desk and visualize the year from beginning to end. They brainstormed a few of their favorite moments from this year and chose…
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