Student Kits For Distance Learning When I heard we were staring our school year virtually, I began thinking about what my students would need school supply wise. Last spring the only item they took with them was an iPad. I knew that starting off the year there was so much more they ... Read More about Student Kits for Distance Learning
Back To School Virtual Style
Kindergarten Virtual Style The 2020-2021 school year is underway. This is year 27 for me in the classroom but this year is unlike ANY other. When I heard students would be starting the year virtually for at least 3 weeks my mind began racing! HOW would Kindergarten students start the year ... Read More about Back To School Virtual Style
Tools for Guided Reading
Over the years I have found that when I teach my guided reading groups, there are quite a few items that I need daily. In the past, I have had all the items spread out on counters, in cabinets and just all over the classroom. This year I got a cart to house all my items and it has been a GAME ... Read More about Tools for Guided Reading
Center Management
One of the questions I get asked a LOT is how I manage my students during center time. I spend the first 2 months of the school year getting students ready for small group work but that can be just half of the battle. Right? How do students know where they are going? How do they know when to ... Read More about Center Management
The First 5 Minutes of Guided Reading
We all know how hard it is to squeeze everything we need to do with a group of kids into 20 minutes of group time. This past year I have started to use those first 5 minutes of my group time in a different way to help maximize the time by starting with letter identification and sounds. When my ... Read More about The First 5 Minutes of Guided Reading
