Literacy
Guided Reading Toolbox
Guided reading and small group instruction is some of the most valuable instructional time in our classrooms. This times gives us so much insight into
August 6, 2018
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Classroom Management
First Day Of School: Schedulin’ Sunday
Here we go! The first Schedulin’ Sunday of the 2018-2019 school year. I am so excited about the first day of school and a
August 5, 2018
Classroom Management
Classroom Reveal: 2018-2019
IT’S HERE! Our 2018-2019 classroom reveal! We are so excited to share our classroom with you and hope to inspire you to try flexible
August 2, 2018
Literacy
Sight Word Practice: Sight Word Ball Pit
Sight word games are one of the best ways for our students to get hands-on, engaging sight word practice that’s also aligned with the science
July 23, 2018
Inspiration
Letter Recognition: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Who doesn’t love Chicka Chicka Boom Boom? Who doesn’t love palm trees? So why not make a letter recognition activity for your Chicka Chicka Boom
June 28, 2018
Literacy
Early Readers Lesson Plans
Today we are discussing Chapter 4 of our summer book study book, The Next Step Forward In Guided Reading. Today’s chapter is about working with
June 27, 2018
Literacy
Emergent Readers Lesson Plans
Today we are discussing Chapter 3 of our summer book study book, The Next Step Forward In Guided Reading. Today’s chapter is about working with
June 20, 2018
Classroom Management
Sensory Chair DIY: Monday Made It
We all know that our students need more sensory experiences. That’s why we incorporate lighting, music and sensory bins into the classroom. Why not incorporate
June 18, 2018
Literacy
Pre-A Guided Reading Lessons
We are continuing our Summer Book Study with Abigail from Kindergarten Chaos! This summer we are studying Jan Richardson’s The Next Step Forward In Guided
June 13, 2018
Literacy
Guided Reading Essentials: Summer Book Study
We are officially kicking off our Summer Book Study with Abigail from Kindergarten Chaos! This summer we chose Jan Richardson’s The Next Step Forward In
June 6, 2018