Layla Henry- Fancy Free in 4th- Blog
Fancy Ideas for the Everyday Classroom
Last year was my first year teaching 4th and the year before that I taught 7th. In California, both of those grades have a state test in writing where the teacher has no idea what the prompt will be. It is a mixed bag and we speculate what the prompt will be… will it be summary, response to literature, persuasive,… Read More
Today I am linking up with Tara from Fourth Grade Frolics and her always fun and inspiring Made it Monday. I know I am not the only one who thinks this… I have been one busy bee! I am feeling the pressure and the inspiration of school starting. Now don’t get me wrong, I am still enjoying my summer- full… Read More
My district uses Accelerated Reader (AR), which is a computer program that allows students to take reading and vocabulary tests after they complete a book. We have class competitions, track their word count, test them every so often to see what their reading level is, and with each book that they read and pass a test (up to 60%) they… Read More
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 year can be daunting for… Read More
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 tribute to my goal of… Read More
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 students love it. It is… Read More
