We are knee-deep in one of my favorite units in first grade: fairy tail writing! The kiddos always love this unit because many of the stories are so familiar, and we also write fairy tale and folk tale type stories which they always love. Also, they always have an easier time retelling fairy tales because they are so familiar. The…
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…
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…