Time-saving Educational resources for K-2 Teachers
2020 has definitely changed how we teach! Whether you love distance learning or not so much, some aspects of it are sure to stay- whether it’s more digital resources, online availability, video lessons, or assignments. So, I’ve created some resources with you in mind, and hope they will help to add a spark to your digital teaching, whether it’s via… Read More
What an unorthodox time this is! I know this is a tough time for teachers, who are having to learn new technology and adapt to teaching via video rather than in person. I know you miss your students and your classroom. Until things go back to normal, I’ve put together some ideas that I hope are helpful in planning for… Read More
Yikes! I know I wasn’t expecting these circumstances, were you? I did take the news seriously, but it’s all happening much quicker than I anticipated. There’s no need to go into what’s happening with COVID-19, as I’m sure you see enough of that on the news. Suffice it to say, it’s caught a lot of us off guard and wondering… Read More
Do you know 1,461 people? If you do, chances are you have a friend with a Leap Year birthday! And if you didn’t before, now you do! ? Yes, I am a “Leapling” and this Saturday I will be 11 years old (my daughter always gets annoyed when I say that, lol). Kids have so many questions when they find out… Read More
Guided reading is my favorite time of the day! It’s the best way to differentiate reading instruction to meet the needs of all your students. It wasn’t always my favorite, though. In fact, I used to dread it! I did not feel confident and always felt overwhelmed with planning my guided reading lessons. It takes time to get a smooth… Read More
I used to spend HOURS planning new literacy centers each week: making, laminating, cutting, sorting, labeling, differentiating. . . you know the drill! SO. MUCH. WORK! A few years ago, I started using 5 anchor centers almost every week. These literacy centers were perfect year-round because they provided students with choice while being easy to manage. All I had to… Read More
Going to the Chinese New Year parade in New York City had been on my to-do list for years and I finally got the chance to check it off! Last year, my family and I drove to NYC for the parade and we were not disappointed (well, except for the jacked-up parking costs)! We watched from Chatham Square (about the… Read More
Get your classroom organized! This comprehensive list of tips will help you feel organized in the new year, from your lesson-planning to your classroom, and even to your to-do lists!
Do you remember your teachers reading to you? I don’t remember much about being a student in first grade, but something I do remember is the feeling I’d get when it was storytime. Mrs. Mayerhofer had a way of engaging us with stories and it seemed magical! Read-alouds are a cornerstone of instruction. We all know the importance and many… Read More
Does science take the back burner in your school? With the focus on literacy and math, it seems there is so little time for it! But we all know science is important! Since there is so little scheduled time for it, I want to make sure my lessons are meaningful and engaging. I make sure they are well-planned, concise and… Read More