A Teaching Blog
My kids love when this unit comes up in January and they get to share what they’ve learned about Martin Luther King, Jr. in previous grade levels. We create anchor charts, read books about his life’s work, have important discussion about equality and laws, as well as research who he was and why he played such an important in our country’s… Read More
Teaching phonics skills is one my favorite topics to teach in kindergarten and first grade. Phonics instruction helps early readers understand how letters are linked to sounds or phonemes and spelling patterns. It also helps students learn to apply these spelling pattern rules to reading and writing. Important stuff for beginning readers! But what are some ways to teach these phonics skills and… Read More
The New Year is right around the corner, and I’ve started to compile some fun and engaging activities to start out 2017 with my students! New Years is the perfect time to set goals or resolutions with your class. I can’t wait to do this brochure activity with my students when we return in January! It’ll help them start 2017 out on the… Read More
Back to school is here!! I don’t know about you, but this time of the year always makes me so anxious! My routine is filled with countless hours of planning, prepping, grading, and stressing! I’ve compiled my top 5 back to school tips that will make your new year a breeze! Google Classroom: We all know that our time… Read More
