A lifelong journey in education.
Today I wanted to share a story about my first year teaching. I was hired to teach 3rd grade at a title 1 school in the same district I graduated from. I was SO excited to start this new journey, and couldn’t wait to meet my students. I would be teaching ESL at a Dual Language campus. That meant that there… 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 guys! Happy Friday! I’m sitting at Starbucks and wanted to stop by and share some must-haves for every classroom. When these ideas were originally spinning in my brain, I was trying to think of what would be most helpful for brand-new teachers! There is SO much to learn your first year and having a few simple systems in place… Read More
Happy Monday! I wanted to stop by today and share one of my very favorite teaching tools, my teacher binder!! I just made one for my best friend, so I snapped a few pictures to show you how I set it up! 🙂 Since I am staying home this year to focus on my family, and this little blog of… Read More
Hi guys! I wanted to stop by today and give some tips for brand new teachers! I know so many of you are back in school, and some of you are in your very first staff development! Your first year of teaching is truly such a special time, and I wish I could come along side you and hug you… Read More
Hi friends! It’s my very first day of vacation, and I wanted to stop by and share some tips for sending our little ones off for a succcesful summer. Those last few days are so bittersweet…we are so excited to spend time with our own families and relax, but it’s also scary! We have worked so hard all year long… Read More
Do you follow A Smiling Teacher? Amber is such a positive voice on Instagram...I love the simple, engaging, and EFFECTIVE strategies she uses in her room! This anchor chart is adorable and so useful for reminding little writers to listen for every sound in a word!
Happy Friday Teacher Friends!
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What’s on your weekend to do list? I’m planning on lots of family time (especially with my main gals...my mama and Everly), some reruns, and hopefully some Italian food 🍕🍝.
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Be sure to check back here Sunday...can’t wait to share something we’ve been working on!
Happy Galentine’s Day! Like Leslie Knope says...ladies celebrating ladies!
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Here are some of my favorite Leslie compliments! Tag a friend that needs to know what a special galentine she is to you!
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I had a big ol’ party planned but life had other plans, and I’m so grateful for gals who understand, support me, help me, and balance out my crazy!
Just a little Tuesday positivity from @ramonarecommends!
I am loving all the posts lately about teacher boundaries and “opt-outs.” I promise no one will ever say “I’m here on this stage because my teacher kept my papers graded on time,” or “you changed Freddie’s life with your amazing bulletin boards.”
What will we hear though?!?
I am here because you loved me.
I made it because you made me feel safe.
My teacher taught me I was worthy of love.
She spent time with me, and it made all the difference.
So set those boundaries! Opt-out of what’s not important and just love those babies. ❤️
