teaching little stars to shine brightly
How should I organize my classroom library? It’s a question I am often asked, so let’s talk about it. We will dive into all of the following topics: bins vs. no bins leveling vs. non-leveling texts the do’s and don’t of organization how to fund your classroom library how to use your library space to engage your readers! The disclaimer I put out there before
I love many parts of our classroom, but one of my favorites is our slipper wall. My students come in every morning and change into their slippers. I like to remind them, “We have a lot of learning to do today, so get comfy!” I know I love going to PD in my yoga pants, and I don’t think my kiddos are any different. When
How can we create a safe learning environment for our students? How can we create spaces where our students feel understood and appreciated for who they are? I am going to be answering these questions, and highlight some of the ways to I create a safe learning environment in my classroom. I hope a lot of what I include will affirm what you are already
I’m diving into my experiences as a struggling student, and how my learning experiences have shaped me as a teacher. I like to think of this as a “Meet The Teacher!” I hope it will help you better understand the multiple lenses I look through when I discuss different topics. I think it’s important for you to know a few things about me as a
Want a fun way to teach measurement that can be adapted for all students? Let me introduce MEASUREMENT TAG! My students and I made up this game a few years ago, and it never gets old! HOW TO PLAY: Basically you grab any rectangular surface, and give each student a ruler and a set of two dice. Students begin in opposite corners. One is “IT”
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