Hey friends! I just wanted to write a quick post today about one of my summer Pinterest projects: making crate seats for my guided reading table. I wish I knew who came up with this Fabulous idea. Whoever did is my hero! I decided to make my own crate seats for my classroom because, like many of you, storage is…
When I posted about my Easy and Cheap Word Work and Writing Centers, I had mentioned my Word Work Journals, and someone asked for a little more information about them. At the beginning of the school year, my grade partner and I had decided to try The Daily 5, and were discussing the best way for our students to practice…
This year, my grade partner and I have decided to try The Daily 5. After reading the book, I was very excited, but I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I was overwhelmed. I felt that it would be so much work to get all of the materials together and to think of fun and creative word work and…
Today I want to share this fun winter glyph your students will love! This glyph is a perfect bulletin board activity. (Click the picture below to download this FREEBIE.) Here are all of the parts that your students have to choose from. There are two versions- either a Winter Fun Version or a Winter Animals Version- depending on your preference.…
To be honest, I’m actually not big on New Year’s Resolutions. I normally say I’m going to eat healthier and start exercising, but neither ever really happens. However, I do think there is something wonderful about a New Year: a new, fresh start. I also think it’s important to teach students to set goals for themselves and then watch them…