My sister took that picture with her class....so sweet and fitting for our focus last week- -coming together to make a difference! Last week we read Ron's Big Mission, a realistic fiction text! If you haven't read that one is great and the kids really get a solid understanding of how … [Read more...]
Penguin recap, MLK Peek at my week!
Another week down and a short week in our futures! I wanted to go ahead and post my plans in case you are back to the classroom on Monday! We have a professional development day as well this week so we have only three days...silent cheer everyone ;)So, let's talk those adorable penguins? … [Read more...]
A closer look at writer’s workshop!
Awhile back I posed the question on my Facebook...what kind of topics would you like me to post about? Writer's workshop and Lucy Calkins especially were by far most requested! I shared earlier in the school year that it wasn't like I didn't "like" writing in my previous years, but this year I … [Read more...]
Recap of Week 17 and Peek at my Week 18
That is my sister's classroom elf, Sparkle! Her class was really hit hard with the flu and so did Sparkle! To be a kid again, right? This past week was reindeer week! I was out of my classroom and working in another classroom within my building for a few days so I had to squish a … [Read more...]
Getting Kids to Talk Math
Hey friends!! Just popping in to chat a little about MATH TALK! I completely admit that looking back I used to kinda stink teaching math. You sit, listen to me teach, now go practice it on your own....you know how to do it, right? Yes, shameful head shrug! I have told you a few times that I have … [Read more...]
Recap of Week 14 and Peek at my Week 15
Hey there! Can we just first say...how is it already Thanksgiving? Okay, now we can carry on :) I just can't believe how far in the school year we already are! This post will be a recap of last week for me and a two-day Thanksgiving week. WOO! Tell me that I am not the … [Read more...]
Recap of Week 13 and Peek at my Week 14!
Hey friends! Sorry this is a late posting...I've been so busy putting the final touches on December Taking Back Weekends that I completely lost track of time! ;) This past week our close read was for Veteran's day! This is the first time that I really felt the kids understood what … [Read more...]
Recap of Week 12 and Peek at my Week 13!
Heeeeey! I hope you are enjoying your weekend! Here in Missouri we have heard the rumble of a four letter word that could possibly make a debut soon....S.N.O.W. Hopefully they are getting hyped up about nothing, but still I prefer warm weather! This week in class we worked on … [Read more...]
Writing Story Starters {freebie too!}
Hey there!!!! I am excited to share with you a packet we will get 100% use of of in my room! My kiddos can't get enough of my writing story starters! I use them in their work on writing folders and as a choice for early finishers!I have found these story starters to work absolute wonders … [Read more...]
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