A New Picture Book for the Classroom Is It Important, or Can It Wait? Young children are still learning how to decide what is important enough to interrupt an adult. To them, an untied shoe, a broken glue stick, an annoying fly, and a real emergency can all feel equally
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In today’s classrooms, diversity is not just a possibility—it’s a reality. Among this diverse group of students, English Language Learners (ELLs) represent a significant and growing population. These students bring a wealth of cultural richness and different perspectives to the classroom, but they also face unique challenges as they navigate
Getting ready for ready to go back to school for me means prepping and organizing as much as I can to make life easier once school starts. One thing I do is think about how I am going to communicate with my parents. So I thought I would leave a
I love teaching measurement! It’s so hands on and practical for the real world. Let’s face it, you use measurement in every day life. Trying to hang a picture on the wall? You need to measure to see if its centered. Buying a new couch, you need to measure to
Emily Calhoun (1998) developed the Picture Word Inductive Model based on strategies for language acquisition. This method uses pictures containing familiar objects, actions and scenes to draw out words from children’s listening and speaking vocabularies. This model helps students add words to their reading vocabulary, as well as their writing
I know it sounds so cliche but I really do love Fall! We have such hot humid summers in Georgia. The cooler weather is such a welcome relief. It just is my favorite time of the year. In school, I feel like students are getting settled in. They know the
Have you had your End of the Year party yet? Even if you have, you surely can save these ideas for next year! I love doing an End of the Year Luau Party every single year. In fact, I have a box of Luau decorations from the Dollar Store that
Keeping students engaged at the the end of the school year can be so hard! It is a challenging time for teachers as students become restless and start to lose focus on their academic work. We’ve got a thousand small tasks to take care of on top of keeping students
Teaching kids about Pollution and Conservation is so important but the concept of taking care of the Earth can seem like a mighty task for just a little kid! Kids can feel like there’s nothing that they can actually do to make any kind of impact. This is why I
Teaching poetry to elementary school-aged students can be a challenging task, but it can also be an incredibly rewarding experience. Poetry can help children develop their reading and writing skills, encourage creativity and self-expression, and build a deeper appreciation for language and literature. Here are some tips for teaching poetry
Are you ready for St. Patrick’s Day? I know some of you are excited for the 17th! I have worked with some teachers who go over the top with leprechaun craziness….knocking over desks, sprinkling green glitter everywhere, and even turning the toilet water green! WHAT?? I am not one of those teachers,
Valentine’s Day is so close! Are you ready?? I don’t know about y’all but I like doing our Valentine bags in class. I like having them all look similar and I don’t want to burden my families with having to make a box or a bag at home. But having
I know many teachers love to have a classroom elf who moves places every night and helps keep the behavior in check and it works for some! But I know my students just go insane when they see that thing. We have ladies in our cafeteria who have an elf
I am always trying to find the best strategies in working with my English Language Learners. Today I am going to share with you why you should be using photos with your English Language Learners to improve oral and written language skills. Why use photos with English Language Learners? First,
Do your students struggle with spelling? Writing is the time when I really want my students to use all their strategies to spell a word. Also they can use all their resources. This is one reason I love using personal word books. Students can look up a word to see
Today, I am talking formative assessments. We have been focusing on Formative Instructional Practices in my school using strategies like posting clear learning targets for students, making sure students know their learning targets and regular formative assessments to drive your instruction. So, I want to share 5 ways to check for
Can we talk about Hall Passes? I just can’t even begin to think about how germy those things are! I have a thing about lanyard passes because they are so long they get wet and whatever else…..so I really wanted to get some ideas together that are an alternative to
Students love to celebrate their birthdays! Teachers love to keep it simple! Am I right? I know in my school (and probably in most schools) we are not allowed to use instructional time to celebrate students’ birthdays. If a student brings a birthday treat, we eat it in the lunchroom
Teaching Government in the Third Grade is often a complex concept for students. The branches and levels of government can be confusing. Also, students at this age often do not understand the difference between city, state and country. One thing I do is to try to use visuals as much
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