A lifelong journey in education.
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
Hi friends! I just wanted to stop by tonight and share some of my favorite resources for Guided Reading! I’ve said before, and I’ll say it again! I think Guided Reading is one of the most important parts of our day and also one of the most overwhelming! I wanted to provide some simple tools and tips for you to… Read More
Hi friends! Happy Sunday! A few weeks ago, I posted on Instagram asking for questions about Guided Reading! I truly believe it is one of the most powerful tools primary teachers have, and it is, in my opinion, the most effective way to grow our young readers! I’m so excited to be working on a new Guided Reading product for… Read More
Hi friends! I wanted to share some of the read alouds I have been using the past few weeks…specifically ones I use to encourage and support kiddos that aren’t engaged with reading and writing. I believe that all of our students can grow to love reading and writing…and it’s our job to get them there! Read alouds are the perfect… Read More
Hi friends! I have a confession to make…it’s lunch time during the last day of our TC Institute. Instead of going to lunch, I wanted to spend this time sharing this blog post because it’s just that heavy on my heart and mind. I’m not gonna lie…earlier this summer, I was feeling pretty burnt out. I have no idea why…I… Read More
I just finished a great book and I wanted to share it with you! 🙂 Lots of my blogging friends have read it, and I haven’t heard a single negative comment! Really…go check it out! Now…on to what I have learned! Of all the takeaways, I think this is what I will focus on the most this year! This books… Read More
What a fun word work idea from Clever Classroom
Here's another word work idea. We love all things word work. Check out our page for more of the same! www.pinterest.com/pin/187180928247127848/
I know most people are done with their rooms, but I stumbled on this border on Amazon and it is SO cool!!!
www.amazon.com/Smart-Fab-3UBR030897-Pre-Stitched-Ruffled-Fabric/dp/B01C3SBHCQ/ref=pd_sim_229_40?_...
It meant SOOOO much to me when @annabrantley shared this page from my Empathy pack. Sweet baby wants to help her friend pick up sticks from the hurricane ❤️❤️
www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Character-Education-Empathy-Lesson-Plans-and-Activities-2820118
This is so beautiful and so true!! Just when you think you've met the most amazing kids, you meet new ones who steal your heart all over again! Thanks for the inspiration @lealackey5th!
Teaching with Haley O'Connor shared The Teacher Next Door's post.
Connections matter!
