The Razzle Dazzle Classroom
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 Cactus, but I was really… Read More
I’m back! It has been a long time since my last post. Three kids, husband, job, and summer….enough said. I am going to rededicate my self to the BLOG! The dreaded BLOG! Just kidding, I love the BLOG, but I can never seem to find the time. So here it is, my first post back, with the dedication to you… Read More
One of my main goals as a first grade teacher is to develop fluent readers. Readers who love to read. Readers who can pick up a book and read for enjoyment! Readers who feel confident. I’m going to share with you a few ways that I focus on reading fluency in my classroom… 1.Phonics Posters… I know these posters aren’t… Read More
Knowing that 2016 is coming to an end is a bit bittersweet. 2016 has been so good to my little family! Sophie and Addie are becoming independent yet Beckett needs me more than ever! Yesterday, we were at a restaurant… I was walking Addie to the bathroom. {she has a bladder the size of a pea…LITERALLY!} I was walking in the stall… Read More
I’m BACK… It’s been almost a year… A LOT has happened in our little family. So… Here’s what’s been going on…. We welcomed a new addition to our family in October…. Beckett McKenzie Griffith. He’s pretty much perfect and our family is definitely complete. We spent my maternity leave at the beach. It was AMAZING! We went to Disney with a three week… Read More
SO….I started this blog post back in March. YIKES!!! I was preggo, and tired, and NEEDED this author study for my class! I got it finished, but never seemed to get around to blog about it… ha! So… here it FINALLY is! Why now? Because I used it in my class this week! We just came back from winter break… Read More
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I know it’s only Monday... but I have a busy week ahead so I went ahead and started planning for next week!! I’m so excited for this context clue unit!!!!
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This unit is designed to provide students a direct hands-on approach to model and practice using context clues to discover the meaning of unknown words.
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This unit encourages students to search for unknown words, discover words, and become strong readers. The goal is for students to become word detectives throughout their daily lives, increasing vocabulary, increasing comprehension, and becoming life long learners and readers. #handsonreading #contextclues #holliegriffithteaching #hgteaching @ Lexington, Kentucky
Do you do number grid puzzles with your students?!?!? I love this idea from @sparklinginsecondgrade!!!! I was actually just thinking this week that I need some new hands-on activities and games. I think I’m going to be doing some laminating and cutting this weekend. Her tip is to label all of the pieces and bags with a number... #handsonlearning #mathgames #teachershare
Have you read this book?!?!? I’ve read it twice with my first graders!! Actually... my principal read it to all of the students in our building... then my students begged me to read it again today!!!
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“What should Danny Do” is a book about choices...We have the power to choose!!!
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We all make bad decisions sometimes... but I hope more than anything my children and students decide to do what is right over what is easy!!!! #whatshoulddannydo #thecapeisawesome #superteacher
Have you guys heard of Pick-a-Stic?!?!? I’ve been letting a different student grab a stick each morning. I have to say.... we’ve had the best discussions!!! Each stick has a quote, reminder, or life tip... THANKS @pickastic
