Lucy and I have a love-hate relationship. Lucy Caulkins that is. While I adore her theory and many of her ideas for structuring Writers Workshop, I often feel it can become a bit monotonous, especially for Kindergarten students. This feeling often grows during those few lessons leading up to ... read more
Winter Math Games for Kindergarten
Math games increase engagement and achievement. Simple as that. Games can be scary. Games can especially be scary for teachers who feel that constant pressure to show accountability. I've felt that pressure, too. Despite that constant nagging in the back of my mind (and sometimes out loud), I ... read more
Why Guided Reading is Holding Your Students Back
Yes, you read that right. Guided reading may actually be hurting your students' overall reading development. Now before you click the back button on your browser thinking, "that guy has completely lost it," let me add this. Guided reading should have a permanent home in your ... read more
How to Plan a Wedding By Yourself: A Guide for Teachers (or Anyone) Who Works Full-Time
Your significant other has popped the question, you're adorning a beautiful new ring, and everyone from your grandmother to your students at school are so excited for you and your fiancé! But, what now? You've taken that first bite into wedding planning and are feeling overwhelmed. I've been ... read more
Thankful for Math Games
What does your classroom look like during your math block? No, really. Stop and think about it for a moment. Are your children quietly working on a printable worksheet or consumable workbook? Do they get excited for math, or are they just going with the flow? I'll share that in my classroom ... read more
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