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!
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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
Welcome Winter Newsletter
Well I have no idea where December went! We are officially almost into the new year and I am excited to see what 2019 brings! My life outside teaching (Yeah, that really exists lol) Winter break has been pretty great. Our school got out the Friday before Christmas. I thought it would be way too rushed, but I got all my stuff done and now we have this excess time after the holiday to spend relaxing and hanging out! We are looking forward to spending a little more time at our cabin in Leavenworth (an adorable Bavarian style village in Washington). We got an amazing Christmas gift from … [Read more...] about Welcome Winter Newsletter
