Hello Darlings! Before we know it, October will be around the corner! We can choose to hide from the candy and fun or just give in. I am not one for fighting the current when I can grab a raft and have fun so…let’s talk about how we can incorporate some haunted fun into a learning experience for our students….
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Hello Darlings! Your sweet kiddos are starting to get into the groove of school again. Their little feet are remembering once again how to walk the halls, raise their hand, and sit in a desk. The muscle memory of engaging in conversation, waiting their turn, and holding a pencil are returning. Their stamina…is taking longer than you hoped! No worries,…
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Hello Darlings! In my years of teaching, I have found that teaching math whole group really doesn’t benefit my students. It serves my students who are performing at grade level but it fails to support my students who need support, it stresses my students who need immense intervention, and it bores my students that need enrichment. Ultimately, nobody is getting…
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Hello Darlings! I hope your first days back to school have been amazing! I know the exhaustion that comes with those early days is a lot to handle but I also know the joy of those early relationships that come with your new classroom family (not to mention Starbucks runs for all things pumpkin spice and allll the laminating). You…
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Hello Darlings! Spelling is one of my favorite topics because it can easily be differentiated to meet the needs of every child. I love that this system can empower kids and gives them a path to success! So where do you start? Ah yes!! An assessment. First, grab these word lists! Then, using their DRA and other incoming reading data,…
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