We’re coming to the end of our second week of school, and what a two weeks it’s been! I’ve learned
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This Battleground
This week felt like a constant battle. Not at all with my kids, I fell in love with them. But
Fear of Failure
I spend a lot of my time experimenting. On any given day, some of my kids don’t get it, whatever
And then… today…
Coming off of yesterday’s failures, I was hopeful but apprehensive about today. And it was amazing. The kids had a
First Day Blues
Yesterday was the first day of school for me, and it was a doozy. I’m just beginning my fourth year
Classroom Setup – Part 2
I’ve finally got my classroom in order, which is good since the kids are coming tomorrow. Let’s revisit my priorities
Classroom Setup – Part 1
Pictures will come in part 2. Here, I’m going to be talking about the pedagogy I’ve been exploring as I’ve
Back to School
It always hits me during our July 4th adventure to visit my husband’s family. All of a sudden, about a
Saturday Sentiments
This week included end-of-grade tests for us. Kids who didn’t pass the reading will still have to take a retest.
Interactive Vocabulary Wall
My district is making a big push for three different instructional strategies: 1) Summarization, 2) Graphic Organizers, 3) Vocabulary. My