This whole guided reading beast can feel overwhelming at first. Rest assured friends, it can be conquered! We'll walk through step-by-step so you can easily create lesson plans, stay organized and maximize your time with small groups AND individual students. So whether you're a total newbie or a ... read more
4 Ways to Incorporate Games in the Classroom
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 a ... read more
Spotlight on Awesome Halloween Reading Center Games that will make you Shriek BOO!
Don't let literacy centers give you the SPOOKS. We all know that when students are engaged during the reading block that learning is enhanced and behavior management runs smoothly. Today I'd love to share with you 6 fantastic games that promote mastery of word family recognition, letter ... read more
The Little Explorers Debut
As I sit down to write this post I realize that it is mid-July. Wait. Summer, where are you going?!? This summer has been a busy one for me with lots of PD, teaching a summer camp, and working on non-school related things. I've got to remember to tell myself to slow down for a ... read more
Monday Motivation: Sight Word Scratch!
It's that time of year again... We've got just a few short weeks left with our kiddos. Let's be honest though, we're all tired. More like exhausted. Summer can't come soon enough! BUT, everything worth starting deserves a strong finish, right? Well, the other day I was thinking about how far my ... read more
