A resolution…the act of determining, as described by Merriam-Webster. A resolution is a buzz word this time of year…we are all in the process of reflecting, looking back, looking ahead, and then deciding what kinds of goals we have for…
Part TWO: Books Make the Best Gifts (Upper Elementary and Middle School)
Part II of the series…where do I begin when trying to find books for Christmas gifts?! Part I included suggestions of LOTS of books for K-1st and 2nd-3rdgrade students. Here, I’m going to make suggestions for upper elementary readers and…
Books Make the BEST Gifts: K-3 Book Giving Guide
Whether we are ready for it or not, the season is upon us!!! Yes, it’s the season for universal screeners, mid-year exams, etc. But that’s not the season I’m talking about today. No, today it is all about the holiday…
Monitoring Accuracy of Decoding in Guided Reading
Have you seen these lying around your classroom? Or at your school? As elementary teachers, we tend to have these little manipulatives coming out of our ears! We use them for math and they are everywhere! Today, I’m going to…
Do You Ever Have Technology Problems?
Howdy! How are you utilizing technology in your classroom? Whether you have a classroom brimming with 28 iPads or you have two stone-age desktops, our job as teachers is to make sure students know how to best use the technology…