We are in fast forward in my classroom...you know that time where our sweet little kinders blossom like flowers and then before we know it they are first graders! It seems like at the reading group table is where I notice this "magic" the most!  I guess it's because it's just me and a … [Read more...]

Hey there!  Today I am reaching out to my First Grade ENDLESS Guided Reading Mega Bundle owners {whoa that was a mouth full..lol!}  I have a post up like this one for my K bundle owners, but I think my Firstie bundle owners deserve their own post :)  Don't forget to read through to … [Read more...]

Happy Monday!  I really hope you are enjoying your summer OR so close to it you can taste!  Isn't there some kind of rule...NO SCHOOL after June 15th?  HA!  I might have made that one up :)  Well, school or no school I hope you had the chance to view/listen to my guided … [Read more...]

My little ones LOVE using writing strips back at the guided reading table!  They had become experts on my first set of writing strips and were begging for new ones...so I couldn't dare let them down!  My new strips are a bit of challenge for K, but they are having a blast with the … [Read more...]

Hey there friends!  I am super pumped about my new packet!  I've been using bingo wands with my little ones for awhile now!  However, we moved past the simple stretching of words.  So, e.v.e.r.y.day I hear "Are we going to use the bingo wands?"  I made it my mission to make … [Read more...]

What is that I hear???  Why it's the weekend calling YOU!  Don't worry it will be here soon :)We've been working on the chunking strategy back at our reading groups.  I wanted to share with you these hands-on and engaging activities as well... I will let you know how I … [Read more...]