In my first year of teaching, I created an “I’m Done” jar for my fast finishers and it was seriously amazing! I always had students who finished their “must do’s” quickly. They just got it! When they came up to me and exclaimed, “Teacher! ... Continue Reading
Busy, busy, busy!
I've been SO busy and I haven't even gone back to work yet! Well, I take that back, I did go into work 3 days this week for assessments and to plan with my amazing team, but no teaching! Yet I still managed to fall asleep at 7:30 every ... Continue Reading
Scotch Expressions Tape {organization ideas!}
I love crafting and I love organizing so when Scotch Expressions Tape asked me to review their new line of tape, just in time for the back to school season, I was super excited! Look at all that beautiful tape!! Scotch Expressions Tape is ... Continue Reading
Writing in Kindergarten
Writing in Kindergarten can be a challenging topic to teach, but with these resources, it can be a breeze (ok, well maybe not a breeze, but maybe it will be a bit easier for you). Now, after using some of these strategies, I can’t believe ... Continue Reading
Alphabet Soup and Organizing Centers
At the beginning of the year, we practice a lot with spelling our names. It is an important skill that my kinders will need for the rest of their lives! And I love crafts, so I try to incorporate them into my lessons in any way I can! To ... Continue Reading
Color Words and August Journals
At the beginning of the school year, we focus a lot on color words. The second unit in our reading curriculum is all about colors, so it ties in perfectly! We also focus on the sight words "I" and "see" and start thinking about sentences. I ... Continue Reading