I wanted to stop by today and share some a few of my “go-to” activities during the first week of school to build our classroom community and set expectations for the year! During the first few days of school, we are setting the tone for the rest of the year. Our students are looking to see what kind of teacher… Read More
The First Week in First Grade
Teaching Vowel Teams and Diphthongs
Today I wanted to stop by and share some strategies for teaching vowel teams and diphthongs in our classroom! It’s always challenging to teach spelling patterns that aren’t easily decodable! Growing up, I remember the rhymes “when 2 vowels go walking, the 1st one does the talking” and “I before E except after C and sounding as A in neighbor… Read More
Supporting Students in Foster Care
Today I wanted to stop by and share something that’s been on my heart for a few months and I finally feel like I have the words to say! As I’ve mentioned before, I’m currently volunteering at a local children’s home each week. Every Monday, I get to spend the evening with some of the most resilient, kind, funny, and determined… Read More
Teaching Leadership in the Classroom
Hi teachers! I wanted to stop by today with some ideas for teaching our students how to be leaders! Each day we hope that we teach our students how to be kind, how to have courage, and how to be a great friend. Teaching them to be LEADERS means that they show kindness and courage even when no one else… Read More
Classroom Reindeer Party Ideas
Hi teachers! I wanted to stop by with some adorable ideas for your classroom Winter party! 🙂 This year, as I’m staying home to focus on my family and volunteering, I get to help out with Liam’s classroom parties! Liam (my sweet little brother) is in 2nd grade and always has the most amazing teachers that plan such fun activities… Read More
Diverse Holidays in the Classroom
Hi friends! I wanted to stop by today and share something that’s super close to my heart! I’ve shared before but I have always taught in very diverse schools. My first school was 95% Hispanic and extremely high poverty. My second school had kiddos from all over…we had tons of refugee kiddos, families who came from India, Pakistan, Iraq, Africa,… Read More
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