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! 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
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! Happy Saturday! I wanted to stop by and share some fun we had for Valentine’s Day! I know it’s a little late for this year, but hopefully these ideas will be of help to you next year! 🙂 A few weeks ago, I wrote all about preparing for your party! If you can’t tell, I seriously LOVE Valentine’s… Read More
Hi friends! We have been knee-deep in our nonfiction learning the past few weeks! We spend most of the first semester studying fiction…story elements, character traits, etc. The 2nd semester is mostly about nonfiction until we study fairy tales at the end. I definitely do class read-alouds of all types all year long, but our interactive read alouds and mini-lessons… 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!!!
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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!
