Best Practices 4 Teaching

Elements of a Writing Conference

Jennifer Ayers — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:29:00 GMT

An effective writing conference can reinforce a mini-lesson or previous teaching point and always moves the student forward as a writer by teaching him/her the current piece of writing. Research Make sure you thoroughly look over the student's writing...(read more)

Anchor Charts vs. Public Records

Jennifer Ayers — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:28:00 GMT

Do you know the difference between an anchor chart and a public record? Bring together a room full of teachers and I am sure no two will give the same answer. So, when my clever team mate posed the question to me I gave her my always witty southern remark...(read more)

Mother's Day Fun and a Play

Jennifer Ayers — Wed, 08 May 2013 23:57:00 GMT

Have you ever read this story? A small RTI group performed it for my class today. They did a great job and looked darling in their masks from Masketeers! It was the best production of the year!! The crowd went wild with excitement at the end! We also...(read more)

Teacher Appreciation Sale May 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th

Jennifer Ayers — Tue, 07 May 2013 00:28:00 GMT

Well...It is that time of year again....Feel free to go visit my store and shop til your fingers can't poke those keys anymore!!! Think ahead....grab that curriculum map out and see what you need to make next year better, and shop SMART!!! You can go...(read more)

50% Off Teacher's Notebook Teacher's Appreciation Sale

Jennifer Ayers — Sat, 04 May 2013 19:57:00 GMT

My Teacher Appreciation Sale at Teachers Notebook May 4th - May 10th! Posted: 03 May 2013 12:00 PM PDT Best sale in a while! I'm not one to 'hawk my wears' much but this is a pretty good sale. A long one, too! Enjoy it! Read More......(read more)

Kidspiration Review by a Mystery Blogger!!!

Jennifer Ayers — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:04:00 GMT

Hello everyone, Nicole here, from Today, in Second Grade ! Jenn has so graciously invited me to guest blog and I couldn't be happier! I am also beyond excited to share some great resources with you. My school just recently purchased Kidspiration and I...(read more)

Survival Suggestions (When Testing)

Jennifer Ayers — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:52:00 GMT

It is that time of the year.....testing begins for us tomorrow. I'm just going to count down the days! But, I thought I would share some of the things that we will be doing in order to survive! To be honest....Amazon is my biggest survival technique because...(read more)

End of the Year Tool Box Items: Outpost by Auroric Dreams

Jennifer Ayers — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:12:00 GMT

Every year, as the end approaches, I look for items or tricks of the trade that will help me keep my kids excited about learning and on the less rowdy. So...this year.....here is something from my toolbox that I am REALLY excited about! This weekend I...(read more)

Kaleidoscope App Reduces Stress!

Jennifer Ayers — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:30:00 GMT

I found this awesome app for iPads and iPhones and had to share it with you. It is one of the most relaxing apps I have found and I have to admit, the child in me made me buy it!! It didn't cost much and it is great entertainment for kids that are stressed...(read more)

Pin-o-vating Mother's Day Craft

Jennifer Ayers — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:18:00 GMT

This week we have been working on adjectives again as we are getting ready for our BIG test next week. So, we decided to go ahead and work on a Mother's Day Activity that we adapted from Pinterest. We did this same activity last year, also. I have included...(read more)

Testing, Testing, and the Winnah is....

Jennifer Ayers — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:35:00 GMT

OK, I have to admit that ever since last week my daughter and I have been practicing our Boston accents....we've had buttuh, pocked the cah, and various and sundry other things. We've sort of gone Boston style at our house because we have been so impressed...(read more)

Tips and Tricks for Tic Tac Toe

Jennifer Ayers — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 01:28:00 GMT

When we are out at a restaurant, my kids often turn to Tic Tac Toe while we wait for our food. And, of course, there was the argument of 'I want to be the X.' Why is 'X' so popular I wonder? Well, anyway, I have come up with a few strategies to keep everyone...(read more)

Best Book Ever: Reading Without Limits

Jennifer Ayers — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:30:00 GMT

This had been the most enjoyable and useful book that I have seen in quite a while. It takes information from all of the other reading gurus out there, mixes it with some new ideas (like mild texts, medium texts, and spicy texts for friendly-kid reading)...(read more)

Bubble In That Test!

Jennifer Ayers — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 15:06:00 GMT

It is that time...for some reason our testing window is a lot later than usual and I have been BUSY working on explaining examples of test items. Not necessarily the content, but the format of the questions. One simple thing I've done is give students...(read more)

Posters for Editing Strategies

Jennifer Ayers — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:57:00 GMT

Here are some posters that will help you with teaching tricks to editing. Quick and easy. Click here to download! When you go download, be sure to follow my store! Enjoy! Read More......(read more)