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Month: July 2015
Hi everyone! Thanks for stopping by. This is my last week of summer vacation. As much as I love summer, I love the beginning of school too. Meeting a new group of kids, decorating the classroom, setting expectations, and all that jazz is so exciting. This year, I decided to look for some new books…
Hi everyone! Today is the last day in my blog series about “Moving Beyond the Workbook.” Now I’m not really finished but next week is my last week of summer vacation so I don’t think I’ll have time to keep posting. I’ll be back periodically with other ideas for you. Today I’m going to answer…
One of my favorite things to do with my students is sing with them. I love coming up with my own songs and having the students sing them with me. I’m not a great singer but the kids always think it’s wonderful when I sing with them. It’s a real confidence booster! 🙂 Plus, there…
Today I’m presenting to you a way to see if your have grasped a concept without using a worksheet. Some of my favorite writing prompts are Would You Rather questions. Rachel Lynette has some great ones on TPT for seasonal things. I love using them for a quick dicussion or an opinion writing activity. One…
I’m back for Day 2 of my blog series, “Moving Beyond the Workbook.” Today’s topic is Amazing Apps. I’m going to share my favorite apps for getting students to practice those oh-so-important skills in a meaningful engaging way. These are my two favorite finds from last year. I love, love, love Plickers! (pic. on top)…
I thought I’d start a new blog series this week showcasing some ideas for moving beyond the workbook when teaching. I realize that this is really hard to do when you are a new teacher or new to a grade level. However, it’s really worth the effort. I’ve seen much more growth from my students…
It’s almost that time. Aaahhh! I know. But whether we like it or not, school is going to start soon. I only have two more weeks of summer here. So the girls at Owl-ways Be Inspired decided to make back to school easier for you by hosting a huge giveaway. We are giving away 3…