Today I wanted to stop by and share 5 ways to connect with students virtually. Even though we’re wrapping the year up, some of you may find you want to reach out to students over the summer. I hope you’ll also keep this info in your back pocket in case we have to remain socially distant in the upcoming school… Read More
Make the Most of Digital Student Memory Books
As we near the end of the school year, I’ve been racking my brain coming up with substitutes for all the fun EOY activities. Even though we won’t be able to have award ceremonies in person or share our yearbooks together, we CAN still make special memories. I absolutely love this blog post that Elementary Nest wrote about digital ideas… Read More
Learning with Chalk
Hello!! I never thought I’d say this but I am SO thankful for Texas weather. So many of my friends are stuck inside due to snow or rain. We have been able to go outside almost every day. Granted we go outside in the rain (unless it’s storming), but for the most part, the weather has been perfect. If you’re… Read More
The Colors of Me
This post is dedicated to Sara Esther Regalado Moriel. Sara and her husband, Adolfo, will be deeply missed by their friends and loved ones. Sara and Adolfo were parents to three daughters. and 4 grandchildren. “I’m not racist. I have friends of all different races.” “I don’t see color.” “I wish they would focus on kindness and inclusion and less… Read More
Classroom Library {Finding Great Books}
So there’s a few places I think truly MAKE the classroom. The small group table…where relationships are built and deep learning happens. The front door…where students bring their worries and insecurities and we meet them with a hug and a smile. The rug…where we meet as a class and learn together. And the library…where readers find their confidence and treasured books…. Read More
Classroom Library Set-Up {Organizing, Labeling and Storage}
Do you have that one spot in your classroom that just makes you so excited when you see it? You know your students love it and so much meaningful learning will happen there. For me, that spot is the classroom library. I absolutely love creating a comfortable space for my students to re-read our favorites and find new books to love…. Read More