Look at my happy rainbow! : classroom management

Loved on.

Anonymous — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:08:44 GMT

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)

Deep in the Forest.

Anonymous — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:36:33 GMT

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)

Learn the song, learn the skill.

Anonymous — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 13:45:24 GMT

Every once in awhile, I find something smart coming out of my mouth. Never sure if I’ve heard it somewhere before or if it’s truly original, I am often hesitant to share for fear of stealing someone else’s great idea. Well, I am pretty sure I did coin...(read more)

Artists.

Anonymous — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 20:50:39 GMT

Yesterday, in the dewy haze of late morning, I took my sprouts outside to do some illustrating. We’re studying trees and have been talking a lot about roots, trunks, branches, and leaves. With a few days of study under our belts, I thought it would be...(read more)

Refuge.

Anonymous — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 14:38:31 GMT

As I settle into the third week at my new school (Monday will be day 13 to be exact), I’m just overwhelmed at the level of affection and closeness my new sprouts are showering on me. I’m just amazed at how quickly my new friends are acclimating and viewing...(read more)

The Giving Tree.

Anonymous — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:57:37 GMT

Well I’m mostly done. I jetted in this morning for a couple of hours to do some last minute setup tasks and came to the conclusion that I will truly never be ‘done’ so I came home and decided to try and enjoy the long weekend before we hit the ground...(read more)

My favorites.

Anonymous — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:26:42 GMT

As I setup my new room, two new items I’ve found on Pinterest have become my favorite new ‘things’ in my room. First, my door. When I saw this online (you can get the file from Teacher’s Pet - I’m not sure the link is still working) I knew I had to have...(read more)

Relationships.

Anonymous — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 18:23:58 GMT

It doesn’t happen often, but every once in awhile I’m inspired to write a post because of something I’ve read on another blog. After reading this amazing post over a Teacher Tom’s blog, my mind couldn’t stop processing. His post is wonderful and it really...(read more)

Questions.

Anonymous — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 11:38:18 GMT

Oh how I love a good email from a reader. This one really hit home for me as I’m writing and editing the story of my first year in kindergarten and remember these feelings well. Let me start with the email and then my reply will follow. I’m writing to...(read more)

Teaching in the Digital Age Blog Party!

Anonymous — Thu, 31 May 2012 19:45:33 GMT

This summer (well, starting next week) I’ll be participating in another wonderful book study blog party. This year’s book looks very interesting and thought provoking. We’ll be reading and discussing Teaching in the Digital Age by Brian Puerling. As someone...(read more)

Disappointed.

Anonymous — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:31:23 GMT

One of the things I love about teaching is that anything can be a teachable moment… opportunities arise all the time and sometimes the unplanned ones are the more powerful. Today, after Will read the Morning Message – he asked for a challenge. This has...(read more)

Honesty.

Anonymous — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:32:03 GMT

Oh, Henry. He’s always keeping me on my toes and lately, like just in the last couple of weeks, he’s really starting to mature. He’s sitting still for stories and not getting into trouble out at recess. It’s a wonderful transition to witness. This morning,...(read more)

Quiet Time.

Anonymous — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 19:56:28 GMT

Another post from my first year. I still adore Quiet Time. It has become something a little more organic than all kids just sitting at their seats… shoes are tied, tears are wiped, band-aids applied, and hugs are given… lots of hugs. All this happens...(read more)

Awe.

Anonymous — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:51:06 GMT

This afternoon, about twenty minutes before my lunch was over, I wandered up to see my third grade Reading Buddies. I did this for two reasons: first, I wanted candy and I know Mrs. F. and Mrs. G. have the best candy drawer, second I just wanted to say...(read more)

Adventure!

Anonymous — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:51:37 GMT

Unless you teach in Hawaii (and maybe some of you are lucky enough that you do!), chances are, some sort of inclement weather prevents your sprouts from going outside for recess from time to time… some of us have it all – rain, wind, snow, freezing temperatures,...(read more)