Hey there friends! It's almost that time of year when we get to meet lots of new faces. For students, the start-up of school is always fun, a little crazy for some, and it can bring about the butterflies. When I discovered the book "Butterflies on The First Day of School" I knew it would be the perfect addition to my guided reading activities for back to school to help students overcome their worries. I loved how the book not only showcased relatable experiences for students but also showed how the main character worked through her worries. I decided this text was an ideal fit for guided … [Read more...] about Guided Reading Activities Perfect for Back to School
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Simple Steps on How to Implement STEM in Your Classroom
Hey there, I know you have been hearing about it for some time, or maybe you have tried a STEM project in your classroom before, but STEM is all the rage and it is here to stay for a very good reason. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. I am going to share some Simple Steps on How to Implement STEM in Your Classroom. … [Read more...] about Simple Steps on How to Implement STEM in Your Classroom
Teaching Text Evidence with the book “Blizzard”
Have you ever been working in a small group or administering a test and students raise their hands to ask, “What does it mean to provide text evidence?” I always tell my students, “That’s how we prove our answer. Text evidence is our proof.” Then I realized, after repeating this over and over, that I need to take the time to really explore and teach text evidence directly. There are so many important skills that our kids need to learn with respect to reading comprehension such as retelling, author’s purpose, main idea, sequencing, summarizing, theme, character traits, etc. When reflecting and … [Read more...] about Teaching Text Evidence with the book “Blizzard”
How to Teach about Equality, Diversity and Compassion in an Engaging Way ❤
Hey there friends, Are you looking for ways to teach about equality, diversity and compassion in an engaging way that resonates with your young students? These conversations and lessons breed confidence and worth in our students and help them own their identity and love who they are. Being culturally responsive inside and outside our classroom will increase our students trust and relationship with us and also provide them with effective tools to use when faced with adversity. When I want to talk to students about important and possibly sensitive topics I have a few … [Read more...] about How to Teach about Equality, Diversity and Compassion in an Engaging Way ❤
