I always like to complete an individual math interview with each student just to see what sort of mathematician they really are. I usually have 3 students at my table at a time. This seems to be just the right amount so that I can can pay attention and make notes for each child. It is so valuable and tells me more than any group
Certainly as it says, A place for “All Star” ideas Ms. Fiorini is having a 600 follower giveaway and the grand prize is a $25 TPT gift card plus 6 items from her terrific TPT store!!! Get yo’ booty over there and enter!!! Meanwhile I have my first follower! Hehe sounds so silly but I was pretty darn excited about it! Thanks Tara! For being
There are no rain dances up in here! No sireee! Conner and I are just soaking up every second of summer. This is the first summer that I have not been laid off or waiting to here about being laid off and boy, it feels good. I promised myself that this summer I was not going to stress or fret and I have held true
These assessments are based on the research of Marie Clay. Too often students reach 3rd grade and do not have a solid literacy foundation. Students may not be able to identify all letters and their sounds, perhaps they are not clear on how letters impact one another when placed together in a word or even more common, are lacking in common sight word recognition. These
It can be dang tough to stay positive about all of the changes we face each year! In fact, it is difficult to think of anything that has been consistent the last few years.With changes in staff, schools, grades ad curriculum its a wonder how we keep it all straight! We are of course, not strangers to changing standards. This is why I have included
Lacey over at Wild About Teaching reached 500 followers! Her blog is absolutely adorbs and she’s got all sorts of goodies to share. Plus she is have one WILD giveaway… you must check it out! Meanwhile, I am working on a writing bulletin board set that will address the 3rd grade common core and will be interactive for students. I am trying to enjoy every
Visit my TPT shop to get these incredible posters! They are all connected to an animal and a reading and or writing strategy. These are a perfect match to any CAFE board and Writing board regardless of the variation. Look back soon for pictures as I get mine up!
Well it’s the grand opening of my teachers pay teachers store and what better way to begin than with a free product! I have adapted my parent handbook as a generic version that will meet the needs of all classrooms and give teachers a solid foundation of communication to start the year of great! I hope that you enjoy this product!! Keep looking back for
Thank you to Mandy over at Mandy’s Tips for Teachers! By following her amazing tips on Facebook and through her blog I was able to win this little gem. I cannot wait to get it all printed out, laminated and put to use! Head over to her TPT store to grab it for yourself! Thanks, Mandy!
Hello, Fellow bloggy friends! Well I am teaching a new grade at a new school so it was time for a new blog, as well! I am working with Dream Like Magic to design a new and beeeeee U tiful blog! Goals for my new blog: First to show my inspiration and gradual creation of my new classroom. Like many others I will have an
