Monthly Archive: July 2016

Five for Friday: July 8th, 2016

Five for Friday: July 8th, 2016

It’s Friday! I absolutely love linking up with Kacey of Doodle Bugs Teaching for her weekly linky party. I follow so many amazing blogs and it is nice to get to know more about everyone. This...

Morning Work: Reading, Writing, Centers, or Spiral?

Morning Work: Reading, Writing, Centers, or Spiral?

One of the many things I didn’t learn in college was the importance of morning work. Having a consistent, efficient morning routine can either set you up for an amazing morning of learning or...

Best of Pinterest: Classroom Organization

Best of Pinterest: Classroom Organization

Like most teachers, I get way too excited about classroom organization. During the summer I become a crazy Pinterest hoarder and find all the best ideas to add to my Classroom Organization board. I...

Engaging Read-Alouds with Accountability

Read alouds are one of my favorite parts of teaching! Unfortunately, in this test driven system, 3rd graders are expected more and more to be doing passages instead of listening to read alouds; especially...

Oh, Baby! Creating a Maternity Binder

Oh, Baby! Creating a Maternity Binder

For the past couple of days I have been talking about how to prepare for maternity leave. I will be leaving for my second maternity leave at the end of September and I am...

Oh, Baby! Organizing for Maternity Leave

Oh, Baby! Organizing for Maternity Leave

Today I’m back with more tips for the ultimate stress-free maternity leave. Yesterday was all about prepping your students and today is all about prepping your room. If you are a super-organized teacher, then...

Oh, Baby! Preparing Students for Maternity Leave

Oh, Baby! Preparing Students for Maternity Leave

If you read my “Five for Friday” yesterday, then you know I am expecting. I am filled with both joy and anxiety. My due date is September 30th, so IF I make it to...

Five for Friday – July 1st, 2016

Five for Friday – July 1st, 2016

I’m back! Whew, it’s been a long hiatus! What better way then to re-enter the bloggy world then with a Five for Friday catch-up, hosted by Kacey of Doodle Bugs Teaching. This school year...