This week in my classroom it’s been all about SUFFIXES!! We started out with an anchor chart and some fun puzzles! My students worked with partners to solve a set of puzzles… I used the second set of puzzles as a center/literacy station. I printed on colored paper and laminated. I’m not going to lie… […]
Teaching Dialogue and Point of View
It’s MARCH!!! WOOHOOO! But… it’s also been SNOWING all day. I’m ready for SPRING. I’m SO OVER indoor recess! My kids need to go outside to play! Heck… I need to go outside to play! On another note… I just uploaded one of my favorite units. So, I’m celebrating with some fancy, fizzy water. I’ve […]
Word Sorts in the Classroom
I hope you’re having a great weekend! Today I want to share with you one of my favorite classroom activities…. WORD SORTS. Word sorts have become a Monday morning staple in my classroom… Every Monday, before introducing the phonics pattern for the week, I like to give my students the opportunity to see if they can […]
Teaching Shades of Meaning
I hope each of you have enjoyed some rest and relaxation during your Christmas Break! I’ve had the best week with my family! We made some gingerbread houses, played a lot of games, Beckett got a haircut (without sitting on my lap!!), and we really just had a lot of fun! I’ve also been doing […]
Christmas Tiles
Today I’m going to share with you my FAVORITE student parent gifts ever! They’re inexpensive and super quick and easy. I love them so much that I always make my own children pose for a photo!! First… you need to gather a few materials. I purchased everything except the tiles from Amazon. You definitely want […]
Teaching Prefixes
I can’t even believe it’s almost NOVEMBER. My baby is THREE. It doesn’t seem right! He should still be in diapers!! I’m loving this school year!!! I love my class… I always do!! BUT… it’s extra special having my girls at school with me each day!! Our five minute car rides to and from school […]
Context Clues: Becoming Word Savvy
Fall is HERE…. Well, it might be fall season… but it’s still 85 degrees here in Kentucky. I would take the 85 degrees if I had a pool in my backyard…. I’m working really hard to convince my husband that we NEED a pool…ha! I’m not thinking it’s going to work! Fall means that I […]
Building Sentences, Expanding Sentences & Types of Sentences
I love teaching. It’s the thing that I know I’m good at. The one thing I KNOW… I think I would say that I have a gift to form relationships. To think outside the box. To create engaging resources. And…. to ignite a passion for learning. I’ve taught for 14 years and, besides the learning […]
Worms and NOUNS
Well…. We’ve made it through 16 FULL days of first grade! My students have learned the rules and procedures. I’ve completed A LOT of assessments and I’m really getting to know my students. I’m positive that it’s going to be a GREAT year! It’s also pretty awesome that Addie is right across the hall! Being […]
First Days of First Grade 2018
I can’t believe I’m writing this post… I REALLY can’t believe I’m already back in the swing of all things SCHOOL. I decided to keep my same Farmhouse Flair Neon theme this year. I was crazy busy this summer creating classroom decor… I fell in love with the Farmhouse Flair Magnolia and the Farmhouse Flair […]
