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Anchor Charts
DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE?? I am such a visual person that in order for me to learn I have to “See” it. I know my students learn in many ways and a visual aide may help the information sink in deeper. Plus, it helps me teach a concept when I can refer to…
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This month’s character trait at my school is: Respect. Teachers are asked to discuss the trait in class throughout the month, encourage students to display that trait in their everyday lives as well as show some themed video clips here and there. My students know the word respect and were able to provide lots of…
Read Full PostMy Teammates (over the years)
I have been so blessed to have always had a great team to work with. My colleagues and I became very close friends and are still in contact today. Building these strong relationships enabled us to rely on one another in and outside the school building. I’m quite blessed and hope my luck of great…
Read Full PostYou Might Be a Teacher If…
Thank you to Tanya over at A+ Firsties (click on pic for website) for this hilarious linky party! 1. Pencil and Apple graphics make you stop dead in your tracks at the hopes of something cutesy for your classroom! 2. You discipline other adult’s children in public (most often strangers!) 3. You recycle EVERYTHING! Your…
Read Full PostPaideia Seminar
I was just recently trained in utilizing Paideia seminars as a teaching strategy during my Literacy block. It was quite an intensive in-service, full of information, examples, and brainstorming sessions. As most things in my life, I learn by doing. So, planning everything out in detail was becoming too frustrating. I had a general outline I…
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My teaching has evolved over the years, especially in my instructional methods for Literacy. Six years ago when I began teaching, my district adopted a reading program comprised of various stories based on a theme. For example, Unit 1 contained six stories about animals and their habitats. Grouping stories this way helped students understand the unit’s…
Read Full PostPro's & Con's
Have you ever sat down to make an important decision and created a Pro’s/Con’s list? It helps me look at the situation more objectively. I am able to see the benefits and potential drawbacks in order to make the best possible decision for myself. Recently, I transferred to a new school within the same…
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