The Daily 5 – Page 2

Monday Made It: Anchor Wreath & Sight Word Work

07/07/2014

I mentioned on Friday that I was working on a project that involved this guy... Well, I finished what this fun little anchor goes with, and I'm going to share it by linking of with Tara from [4th Grade Frolics] for a Monday Made It post! Before I get into my creation for today, I ... read more

Five for Friday: Fourth of July Weekend!

07/04/2014

Happy Friday, and Happy Fourth of July!! It may be a holiday, but there is ALWAYS time for a little 5 for Friday action! After we finished both season of Orange is the New Black, we moved onto House of Cards. LOVED, LOVED, LOVED it!!! Could most certainly be my new favorite ... read more

Family Weekend & Monday Made It: Digraph Sticks

06/30/2014

Happy Monday! I am feeling so refreshed today after a nice weekend in San Angelo visiting the padre and stepmom! On Saturday we went to downtown San Angelo for some shopping and a bit of wine. There is a fun general store downtown called Eggemeyer's. They have an awesome ... read more

Wordless Wednesday: Summer Reading

06/11/2014

I just finished my first book for the summer! I read "The Daily 5" by "the sisters." It was a great for reflecting on things that went well during reading centers/guided reading last year, and it was also awesome to grab a few more tidbits to make reading centers even more successful ... read more

Sight Word Practice as a Coloring Page??

06/09/2014

Today I had lunch with one of my really good teacher friends, and I left feeling inspired to get some more work done (the margarita may have helped my motivation)! When I got home, I set right to work on my next Color by Sight Word Packet! This one is summer themed! That brings my ... read more

The Teaching Texan

4 hours ago

Ok ya'll... a little food for thought 💭I used to DREAD small groups in my classroom... tell me I'm not alone.I didn't know what I was doing, my kids were all over the place, I didn't have enough time.I went into my literacy block each day with this HUGE sense of dread.Once I figured it all out, it quickly became my FAVORITE time of the day... so i wrapped up all my favorite tips and packed it up for you to help make it YOUR favorite time of the day too!My Guided Reading Academy is open until tomorrow, and I want YOU to join me! It's a great 6 week workshop where we will meet, discuss all things small group literacy and you will leave being the Small Group Reading Ninja that you were mean't to be!Check it out and join me here:www.theteachingtexan.com/success ... See MoreSee Less

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The Teaching Texan

7 hours ago

Drop a 🙋 if you agree that behavior management can be a STRUGGLE during center time.Someone has a question, you're trying to answer said question, and make it through a small group reading lesson, and give your small group of kiddos the attention they need and deserve... the volume is getting louder, your headache is getting worse and suddenly the timer goes off and it's time to do another round.Repeat the next day, and next day and next day...... I can't be the only one RIGHT?I have gather up my BEST tips and tricks to make your small group reading time the MOST effective while also telling you the secrets you're needing to hear on how to keep your centers running smoothly while you're doing it.Tonight at 6:00 pm CST come and join me to learn FOR FREE ALL the things about behavior management, small group literacy and all things reading awesomeness.Join me here:www.theteachingtexan.com/guidedreadingworkshop ... See MoreSee Less

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The Teaching Texan

17 hours ago

What is something you enjoy doing in the summer? Share it with me! 👇🏼If you’d also like to spend some time with me tonight, it is our last small group reading workshop of the summer! You can join me for a little fun here:the-teaching-texan.mykajabi.com/guided-reading-workshop ... See MoreSee Less

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The Teaching Texan

1 day ago

🚨 LAST Guided Reading Workshop of the summer 🚨Are you stuck? Looking for some tips? Or just ... want to spend a little time with me talking about small group reading? 😎Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 29th at 6 pm CST will be our LAST free guided reading workshop of the summer.This workshop will help give you a little clarity, a few freebies, and a chance to add some things to your guided reading time to make it FLOW and feel less stressful.Reserve your spot here:the-teaching-texan.mykajabi.com/guided-reading-workshop ... See MoreSee Less

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The Teaching Texan

2 days ago

Today is the DAY! 👏If you're anything like me, finding ways to improve on your teaching is always priority. It helps me feel like my classroom runs a little more smooth, and there is always a tip here or there that I think to myself... "wow, why didn't I think of that!"Today and tomorrow, I will be presenting at the Educate and Rejuvenate Conference alongside TONS of other amazing teachers. There will be LOTS of "wow, why didn't I think of that" moments with a few dance parties mixed in, and I'm TOTALLY here for it! If you would like to join us, you can for just FIVE DOLLARS! All this awesomeness for $5 dollars is really a steal, and you get a PD cert for being there! Grab your ticket and I'll see you in a bit: www.wifeteachermommy.com/sp/educate-and-rejuvenate/?aff=42 ... See MoreSee Less

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