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A year ago, I would have never guessed I’d be where I am today. I suppose a lot can happen in a year. I left my old school – my first teaching job, after six years for a new school. There were some amazing people at my old school. They supported me, helped Read More...
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I’m thrilled to announce the continuation of a summer tradition – the Summer Book Study Blog Party! Summer is a time for not only swimming and rest, but also recharging batteries and getting our minds ready for a new year. I always add a few professional Read More...
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Oh my students never cease to amaze me. Calvin did something today that has to rank as one of the sweetest gestures I’ve ever seen. Well today, Calvin hadn’t even walked into the classroom, and he handed me a book. It was Whistle for Willie. Now we’ve Read More...
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Joey has an older brother. In fact, his older brother goes to our school. Sam is in fifth grade so the age difference is pretty big, but the way he takes care of his little brother is something to be admired. Last week, the book fair started in our school’s Read More...
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As anyone who reads here regularly knows, I’m a big proponent of the Responsive Classroom approach to classroom management. There is something inherent in it, just the name ‘Responsive’ always guides me back to the children. What do they need at this Read More...
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Today during Sharing, Joey decided to tell the class what he was doing over our Spring Break, which doesn’t happen for another week. “I’m going campin’ on the ‘cation,” he blurted out. Now, during Sharing, it’s common for me to comment or ask clarifying Read More...
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Love really is all you need. I know, I know, it’s much easier said than done. Trust me, I know. This year, I have one little guy, William that has really challenged me. I have tried every trick in the book: preferential seating, behavior charts, positive Read More...
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We had an assembly today. It was a good one, but it was on the loooong side. Like over an hour long. Which is never good for my sprouts. Sitting more than fifteen minutes is hard. Well today, to help out, I ended up with a drum set. Let me explain. If Read More...
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Yes, you read that correctly, Chickerella. She showed me just how important and powerful our Fairy Tale unit has been. We started with Cinderella and ready many versions… even Dogerella, but I had never heard of Chickerella. Until yesterday, when Maria, Read More...
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Let me be clear about something: We do not teach sex education in kindergarten. Not now, not ever. The day they ask me to teach sex ed to five and six-year-olds is the day I will retire early. That being said, my friend Mrs. R. who teaches another grade, Read More...
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The other day, we were reviewing shapes. For some reason, most of the shape names aren’t too tricky. Circle – well we all know that. Square and Triangle too. Rectangle can be challenging, but a little explanation of the two short and two long sides usually Read More...
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A few weeks ago, a very smart second grade teacher at my school (yes, YOU Mrs. R.) told me she was brining her Wii in for a treat. Huh? I was confused. Apparently, you can hook a Wii up to a Smartboard. And it’s not very difficult either. Well I had a Read More...
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We are winding down our study of fairy tales (I plan to go out with a bang next week, but you’ll have to wait to find out more about that…) and we finished with Jack and the Beanstalk. After starting with a physical sculpture activity again using some Read More...
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The creative juices are flowing in my classroom. Turbo charged. It’s something to behold. This morning, we started by working in three small groups. With an adult to guide each group (and my wonderful Ed Tech Ms. C. to guide me), each group worked to Read More...
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We all hate it. I realize a lot of work goes into most professional development (here on out referred to as PD) days for teachers, but most of us (well at least me) are used to being in the classroom. We love to be active, moving around, engaged in something, Read More...
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