I'll never forget the most important lesson I learned in college as an educator. It had a HUGE impact on me, and I still think about it every year as I get my new group of students. I was a double major - elementary and special education. At my particular university, this meant I took 13 credits more than than someone pursuing a an elementary education degree. What it really meant - more sped classes. No biggie. So I took my special … [Read more...] about The Most Important Educator Lesson
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AHHH! State Testing!!
If you are anything like me, you are starting to freak out about state testing! Ours start on Monday, and we have just a two week testing window. (Did I mention that Easter break - aka a 4-day weekend - just happens to fall in there as well!?!) I feel particularly stressed this year because I will be reading the test aloud to my 5th grade special ed kiddos. There are nine kiddos who need the test read aloud! (I have one of the bigger caseloads … [Read more...] about AHHH! State Testing!!
Using SMART Notebook in Kindergarten {with Thanksgiving FREEBIE}
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and it got me thinking about what resource I am most thankful for in my kindergarten class. Believe it or not, it is SMART Notebook software! That's why today I want to share about using SMART Notebook in Kindergarten. I do not know if most teachers would feel the same, but SMART Notebook software is an essential resource for my students and for me. Our math block is an hour each day and is kicked off … [Read more...] about Using SMART Notebook in Kindergarten {with Thanksgiving FREEBIE}
Helpful Hints & Tips for New Teachers
Congratulations! You got through student teaching, found a teaching position, and you're ready to get started. YEA! It's an exciting time! Today I want to share some helpful hints and tips for new teachers. Your brain is probably in overdrive right now. You're trying to remember everything you learned during your years of college, while student teaching, and all the helpful information gathered from veteran teachers. But I know from experience … [Read more...] about Helpful Hints & Tips for New Teachers
Kindergarten Reading and Writing Centers
Here's how I taught Kindergarten Reading and Writing Centers. No, I am not teaching Kindergarten this year, but I wanted to let you know how I ran my Kindergarten centers when I was teaching them. Everyone runs theirs differently, but I always like reading what other people do. Sometimes I hear about something and it's like, "Whoa! Why hadn't I thought of that?!" So here is what I did, as well as links to as many of the resources as I could … [Read more...] about Kindergarten Reading and Writing Centers
