Sometimes an idea hits in the most unlikely way. This one came during breakfast time. We had used up the last of the oatmeal, and I was left with the empty container. Like a true teacher, I thought, “I can use this for something!” And then Freddy the fr blend Frog was born! He was super easy to make. Simply,…
Morning Work- A Sanity Saver in the Mornings
November 4, 2016Ah, morning work. When I was in school, that wasn’t a thing. At least not in my school. We came in and the teacher collected lunch money while we unpacked, sharpened pencils, talked about the Rugrats episode we watched last night etc, etc and then eventually the Pledge of Allegiance would come over the loud speaker, we’d all stand, and…
I love youtube. It is SUCH a wonderful educational tool. I don’t know about you, but my students love when I can find fun and silly songs to go along with the different topics we’re learning about. I, of course, love my write my own songs and raps, but I have no idea how to make cute videos. That is…
This year, my grade partner and I have decided to try The Daily 5. After reading the book, I was very excited, but I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I was overwhelmed. I felt that it would be so much work to get all of the materials together and to think of fun and creative word work and…