Today I am linking up with Janis from Grade 3 is the Place for Me for her very first linky introducing us new bloggers out there. I have been so inspired and encouraged in my short time as a blogger and I am still awestruck by how many amazing teachers that are out there. Here […]
The First Day of School Linky: Ideas & Icebreakers!
Today I am linking up with Molly from Psyced to be in Second and her linky about trying so many new things- the first day of school! I know I have been getting ready for the First Day- I have been updating all my goodies so I am ready for the big day! Well, the beginning of the school […]
Weekly Objectives Posters are a Hoot!
Whoo’s on top of their Learning Objectives? Well, now I am. Do you have to post your learning objectives each week? Hopefully these posters will help make this daunting task easy and beautiful! Just laminate and post in an area that is easily seen by students, parents, other teachers and of course your principal, that […]
My Classroom Management- Checkbooks
One of the most important things that every teacher must have in their classroom is a solid classroom management system. Without that, the careful lessons and activities that we spend all night refining and creating, go out the window. In my classroom I use a three tiered behavior system that has rewards and consequences for […]
Made it Monday
This past week I was super busy and fun, thanks to my wonderful friends and husband, I had a memorable birthday week extravaganza! I wasn’t sure if I was going to be able to link up this week, but I whipped something simple up for Miss Tara’s Made it Monday and Charity at Classroom Freebies. As a […]
Back to School: Thinking Maps Rule Sort
I love to engage each new class in a conversation about classroom rules on the first or second day of school. I have come to find that when talking about class rules, it is important that it is a two-sided (or 30-sided) conversation, one where the students help to define the class norms and expectations. […]
Whole Class Journals & Fabulous Find Friday
Today I am linking up with Elizabeth in Fun in 4b for her super fun Fabulous Find Friday! As you all know, this is the best time of year for teachers because the Target Dollar Section is loaded with classroom possibilities. I went to Target because it was SOOOO hot at my house (no air conditioning! 100+ […]
Spelling Homework Menu
Are you looking for a way to make spelling more fun and less of a chore for your students this year? Here is a fun option for you. It is great because it adds choice, it differentiates and it saves you time- which don’t we all love! I created this 2 years ago and my […]
What I’m Pinning Wednesday
Summer is flying by! I am so inspired by the many teachers who blog and pin out there! It keeps me focused for next school year. Here are my top 3 teacher finds for this week’s linky party hosted by Laura from Kinder Kraziness. 1) When I saw these I fell in love. Whole Class […]
100 Follower Give Away!
I am so honored and blown away to have so many followers after a week and a half of starting this new blogging adventure. Thanks to all of you teachers out there, you seriously inspire me! I appreciate all of the comments and follows, they are very encouraging. So as a thank you, I will […]
