Guided reading, reader's workshop, The Daily 5 - however you structure reading in your classroom, the end goal (promoting literacy skills) remains constant. Fountas & Pinnell describe guided reading as "scaffolded reading instruction that propels all students toward confident, independent ... 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
5 for Friday: This and That
It sure has been a hot minute (excuse my slang) since I've linked up with Kacey at [DoodleBugs] for a 5 for Friday post! It just so happens that this week was full of random, so why not share it with everyone?! Earlier this week I posted about a new sight word game that we've ... 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
You Oughta Know About… DoodleLoops!
I am so excited to link up again today with Ms. McClain for her monthly "You Oughta Know" blog hop! The blog hop is all about strategies, organizational tips, products, etc that you oughta know about as a teacher! Last month I shared about Sparkle (a fun, easy, and FREE spelling game). ... read more
