Today was the first day back in my own classroom for almost a week! I spent last Friday and yesterday with an amazing group of teachers discussing the reading and writing workshop with our TCRWP staff developer. It’s that kind of professional development that makes you want to hop, skip,…
I’m linking up with Farley at Oh’ Boy 4th Grade for my first Currently linky party! I’ve always loved February, I’m a huge sucker for the hearts, candy, and valentines. Hallmark, you got me I just can’t stay away! Even though my husband is not the biggest fan of the most romantic…
It’s the best time of the week…Friday and Doodle Bugs Teaching linky party! I’m so excited to share my week with all of you, especially what I’ve been up to just today! We are moving right along with our long vowel focus during phonics. We did a lot of practice with building,…
I’m so excited to link up with Miss DeCarbo at Second Grade Sugar and Spice for Wordless Wednesday! It’s my first time and I love the idea behind it! One picture can say a thousand words. My kids this year LOVE to sing and dance. I knew today in math would…
How do you introduce the concept of compare and contrast to your little learners? This was the question that kept creeping up as I was planning for this week’s reading instruction. I have been trying to work with my students this year on speaking and listening to each other by…
Excited to link up with Doodle Bugs Teaching today for some five for Friday fun! Why is it that short weeks always seem the craziest?! Anyone else feel that way? Well, I was dreading the week ahead on Tuesday morning until this little cutie walked through the door. She has me…
I have been a huge believer in Lucy Calkin’s writing workshop for a long time. I used a writing workshop model during my student teaching and instantly fell in love. I have used the workshop model for writing ever since. As wonderful as the resources and trainings are, it can…
Click hear to read more five for fridays! Good morning! I know that I’m late to the (linky) party but I can’t wait to share all that’s been happening this week! my morning view but this view is better This was my view this morning. Sipping coffee out of my…
Click here to visit the linky! Happy hump day everyone! Is it just me or does this feel like an incredibly long week? We had a delayed opening Monday morning and ever since then I have felt thrown off. I spent most of today thinking it was Thursday, and with…
I’m linking up with Elizabeth at Kickin’ It In Kindergarten for a fun GoNoodle linky! Fav GoNoodle Brain Break: I am so thankful for GoNoodle! It is such a lifesaver. As a NJ teacher, we are blessed (sarcasm) with loooong winters. Which means months and months of indoor recess. I…
