A lifelong journey in education.
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
Happy Sunday! I wanted to stop by today and share a bit about promoting and rewarding great character in the classroom! As I have been working hard on my Character Curriculum, I’ve been trying to think of ways to encourage our kiddos that are practicing the things we are teaching! Just like we praise their math thinking or handwriting, it’s… Read More
Hi friends! I wanted to stop by with a quick but helpful little freebie! Today, I was able to go back to my old school and pull several small groups! I mostly did guided reading groups, but a 2nd grade teacher asked me to work with her kiddos on organizing their writing. They are working on small moments, and her… Read More
Hi friends! I am so excited to announce that I just finished Empathy in my Character Education Curriculum! It is my favorite packet so far, and I totally believe in the activities and discussions your students will have! As I was writing this curriculum, I was thinking about having empathy for my students. How often have I NOT taken into account… Read More
Hi friends! I wanted to drop by and share about one of the best nights EVER! If you follow me, you know that I LOVE Painting with a Twist. Probably the only thing I love more than PWAT is volunteering. When I found out about Painting with a Purpose I was thrilled and wanted to do one immediately! Each studio does… 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
