Hey there friends, Every spring I get parents worried about keeping their child's academics fresh over the summer. They are looking for activities or programs to help support various areas of the curriculum. One area I love to keep kids working is on is their writing. I know how much the expectations jump from year to year and if there is a way I can help support that transition and growth I'm going to. Summer Writing Journal I used to use generic composition notebooks for writing journals, but I decided a few years back that I wanted their everyday, free-style writing to align with … [Read more...] about Summer Writing Prompts Journal
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Guided Reading Program: Guided Reading With A Purpose!
Hey there friends, I'm wondering if you have had the same dilemma as my teammates and I... A few years ago we made an amazing reading workshop curriculum map packed with the standards, themes, and elements to be taught throughout the year. So great, we now knew exactly what we need to teach but we were left wondering... how do we really hit those standards? Of course, we have a reading curriculum, but it always felt shallow and we were always left scrambling to find activities that really connected with our kids. We really needed a guided reading program to deepen our students' understanding … [Read more...] about Guided Reading Program: Guided Reading With A Purpose!
February Update
How is it Already February? So, I feel like I blinked and now it is February. Rush, rush, rush after winter break to get back in routine and now we are approaching another break next week! I hope you are handling this winter well! Life: Teacher+Mom= TIRED This last month we have been working hard to establish some new routines and norms with my two boys. My oldest son has Autism and our youngest is currently struggling with transitions and overall excitement for school. Say what?! I’m a teacher and one of my kiddos isn’t loving school. That is stressful FOR SURE. So my husband … [Read more...] about February Update
Game Time: MOBI
Hey there! I love games! When I see a new game that I think my students and my own kids would love I buy it! This game was an easy purchase because it is all about manipulating numbers and my oldest is obsessed with math. I wish I grew up with a love for math like him. The game... The game is called MOBI. It is a lot like Bananagrams, except it is with numbers. There are blue number tiles and white operation tiles. Kids will draw 5-7 number tiles depending on how many players there are. They have access to all the operation tiles. (Click on the image to check out on Amazon) The … [Read more...] about Game Time: MOBI
