So you just got some new I pads, now what? Are you looking for something new to do with your students? What���s the best way to embrace new technology in the classroom? Have you heard about Boom Learning? It. Is. So. Cool. No more printing, cutting, or laminating. I love
I love robots and so do my kids. Honestly, bring a robot out anywhere and everyone takes notice. If you don���t have a BEE BOT you should seriously consider buying one. They are sold on both Amazon and Lakeshore. The sky���s the limit with BEEBOTs. I always say robotics is
Whether your new to kindergarten this year, or you’re a veteran. The question remains, where do you begin reading groups when the kids can’t read?? Kindergarten reading groups often don���t involve any ���reading��� in the way parents typically think. They may not actually read ���I see the fat cat.��� until
That time of year is getting closer. Whether you go back to school in August or September (or gasp!) July, the kids are starting to get ready to come back. This time can be especially exciting if your child is going off to kindergarten. You can bet that at every
There are some people who are just naturally organized. Everything is in its place. It comes to them instinctively. If that’s you, you’re lucky. I envy you. I’m not that person. I have to work to be organized. I have to be intentional. After all these years I feel like
There will be those who tell you don’t have reading groups before Halloween unless you have an assistant, 4 parent volunteers, and a death wish. Not true. There will be those who tell you, you won’t smile until Christmas. Not true. I honestly believe the longer you put off starting groups the
They say that teaching kindergarten is a lot like herding cats. It is! But it doesn’t have to be. Getting behavioral control of a class is the first step to
What’s the best way to integrate technology in a kindergarten class? Is kindergarten too young to start with Google Classroom?My top 4 reasons for Going Google.1. More and more districts are going 1:1. I see so many administrators purchasing chrome books, and I pads. I remember just a few years
“I love my kids.” Every teacher I know has spoken those words. I do love my kids, but I NEED my summer break. I know all my non-teacher friends become increasingly jealous this time of year. I know they work hard too. But no one, I mean no one works
I sat through my oldest son’s high school graduation last night and I had a lump in my throat the whole time. I fought the tears and almost won until the principal
So, a well deserved summer vacation is almost here. Thank goodness! Adults and children both need a break from the hustle and bustle that is a school year.
3 ways to survive the last month of school. The days are getting warmer, and your mind begins to wander to thoughts of the beach, the lake, the free time that really only comes to teachers. But you’re not done yet. If you stop teaching now you’ll end
Knowing your students’ level of phonemic awareness helps you to easily determine the next step in learning to read.
