I want my students to be motivated and excited about their learning. I think that it is safe to say that this is how most teachers feel. I also want student work to be of value....I strong dislike "busy work." I set out to create some resources that bundled the idea of real-world skills with motivating and interesting math practice. I wanted to create something that my students would benefit from and something that was easy to … [Read more...]
WRAD: Write and Read All Day
As a third grade teacher it amazes me when I sit across the table from parents and they declare that their child "hated school before this year." It breaks my heart. I remember my own love of school at that age. According to the parents, there are many reasons for their dislike of school, but one reoccurring concern is the struggle with reading. Many parents profess that their children HATE reading. They … [Read more...]
Ways to Make Independent Reading Fun
Do you have a specific time in your schedule dedicated to independent reading? Are you looking for ideas to help spice up independent reading time? I don't know about you, but this is one of my favorite parts of our day. My students find a spot anywhere in the classroom to cozy up and enjoy a pleasure reading book. I have students laying on the floor, sitting in comfy rolling chairs, or tucked … [Read more...]
5 Tips For New Teachers (and Established Teachers Too)
1. Get to Know Your Students: This seems so obvious. It is so important to build credibility with your students early on in the year. Once my students know that I am invested in them, they will do nearly anything I want them to do. Learn your students' siblings' names and use them. Learn their pets' names. Learn their schedule...Gramma picks them up on Wednesdays. Learn as much about their family as they want to share. … [Read more...]
Make it Monday: Fingerprint Vases {Parent and Para Gifts}
I don't know about you, but I like to show my appreciation for those that help me get through my crazy days in third grade! What's the saying? Good help is hard to find? So when I have the opportunity to thank these wonderful people I take it! Sometimes when I make out my list of people to thank right before the holidays or at the end of the school year, it can be pretty lengthy. I am … [Read more...]
Writing: Details & Description {FREEBIE!}
I recently talked about my top 5 books to use as a read aloud, and mentioned the book Gooney Bird Greene by Lois Lowry. I use this book to help my students understand how authors add description and details to their writing. We talk about how important it is for the reader to get a picture in their head when they are reading. Gooney Bird Green is an elementary school student who is an incredible story teller who … [Read more...]
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