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4 Ways to Incorporate Games in the Classroom

10/21/2018

Hey y’all! Today I want to share my love of using games in the classroom. The games I use are versatile, fun, and easy for students to learn and learn from! I know that as teachers, especially in elementary, you probably already know the importance of games as well as I do. Educational World has ... read more

Filed Under: Literacy, Literacy Centers, Math, Math, Math Centers, Reading, Reading, Reading & Writing, Reading Centers, Reading Centers

Spotlight on 4 Super Simple Ways to Make Handwriting Fun!

10/30/2017

Handwriting practice is such an important aspect of education for kids. While handwriting can often be overlooked, there are some simple and FUN ways to incorporate development of these fine motor skills in Kindergarten, First Grade, and beyond. Check out my top 4 tips for fun handwriting practice!

Do you practice handwriting with your students?  Sometimes it seems like an archaic practice, but I think kids learn so much more than just handwriting skills when we practice handwriting.  Attention to detail, print directionality, and fine motor development all come to mind when I think of ... read more

Filed Under: Hands On, Kindergarten, Literacy, Reading, Reading & Writing

How to Create a More Motivating Writers Workshop Experience

05/01/2017

Are your students motivated during Writers Workshop, or do they lack the drive to get started with writing?  I know that when I started teaching Writers Workshop earlier this year (following Lucy Caulkins), I very quickly learned that my children this year just were not motivated to write.  When I ... read more

Filed Under: Kindergarten, Lesson Ideas, Literacy, Reading, Reading, Reading & Writing, Teaching, Writing

3 Amazing Center Activities That Are Easy and Cheap

02/16/2017

If you're anything like me, you are always looking for new ways to revitalize your centers or new ideas to try during Daily 5, Readers Workshop, Guided Math, etc.  In the spirit of trying new things, today I'd love to share 3 center ideas that you can make.  And hey, it doesn't hurt if they're easy ... read more

Filed Under: Games, Hands On, Literacy, Literacy Centers, Math, Math Centers

How to Plan a Publishing Party That Will Actually Wow Students

01/15/2017

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

Filed Under: First Grade, Kindergarten, Lesson Ideas, Literacy, Reading, Writing

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A big celebration is in order for tonight! But in order to tell you what we’re celebrating, I have to be completely open with you...⁣
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The week before Thanksgiving Dustin was let go from his job unexpectedly. Needless to say that trying to find a position in the corporate world during the holidays was next to impossible. ⁣
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We never expected to be thrust into “living” off of my teacher salary. As we all know, we didn’t go into the profession for the $$$. We had to make a lot of difficult decisions and it has been an incredibly stressful 3 months. ⁣
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We were honestly to the point where we had to look at moving away from Dallas and/or Texas in order to help Dustin get back into his field. ⁣
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A lot of you reached out asking if I was OK because I’ve been so absent from social media. This has definitely played a big role in that because I’ve had to take on a bit more in our personal life than I had before. ⁣
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Today we get to celebrate Dustin submitting a signed offer with an amazing company! It’s been a long road, but we know everything happens for a reason!⁣
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I hope that by being real and open with you that it helps show I’m real, too. Nobody is immune to anything, and we all experience struggles in life. With continued PUSH we make it through and come out the other side stronger!
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Call me Builder Bryce! 🏗 Today we got to take a hard hat tour of our new school that’s under construction. It’s so amazing to see inside a construction site and get a glimpse at where our kids will learn next year. Has anyone ever gone through a move to a new building? Now it’s a 4 day weekend and this teacher is THANKFUL on so many levels! ... See MoreSee Less

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Stop 👏🏻 it 👏🏻 right 👏🏻 now 👏🏻 🤣🤣🤣. If this ain’t the truth. ! ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

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Publishing Party day is one of my favorites! Taking a moment to celebrate each student’s hard work and growth makes the work even more worth it. ⁣
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Today I went super simple. Pre-popped Skinny Pop popcorn divided into bags and the choice to add-in a few skittles or kisses. Not only is it an easy treat, it helps keep friends quite and respectful while listening to each student’s writing. WINNING!⁣
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Sometimes we have parents come in for our parties, but today was just us. Parents will see all of this hard work at conferences in a couple weeks!⁣
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If you’re looking for other Publishing Party ideas, I have several posts on my blog that are perfect for you! Up next we will be working on Fairy Tales, and we’re super excited to get started!
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As we head into a new week remember this. YOU are in control of your life and what you make of it. There are so many naysayers out there (sometimes we can be one to ourself) that will tell you that can’t. You know what I do what I hear those words? I smile and say, “watch me.” I’ll be darned if I allow someone’s small mind to influence mine or keep me from my dreams. Cheers to a great week! ... See MoreSee Less

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