What’s the BIG DEAL about Play-doh? 🙂 Your child/student has so much going on developmentally at this stage of life. He or she should be able to pick up and put things in places with pincher fingers, hold a crayon with a proper grip (no more fist gripping), and manipulate objects like shapes for shape […]
Another Way to Make Seesaw Work for Your Students!
 @Seesaw the Learning Journal By now, most of you have heard of and/or used the popular Seesaw App. This past year was my fourth year as a Seesaw Teacher and Ambassador. Parents LOVE this communication tool and journal! There is NO downside to incorporating it into your daily routine. The following information is both […]
School is out! Reflecting on Classroom Design
It was my intent to get back into the blogging world from April to the present day… However, life has a way of determining when things happen. Two weeks ago, my mother had a stroke–thankfully, a mild one that she will recover from. In the meantime, I am caring for my dad. Caring for an […]
What Makes a Great Teacher? I Knew One for Over 30 Years
If you are very blessed in this life… you may have the opportunity as a teacher to work with someone who helps to mold your own approach to teaching. This was the privilege I enjoyed for more than 30 years, both as a parent and as a co-worker. Yesterday, our community lost that precious light, […]
Hoppin CVC Words and a FREEBIE
It has been a busy couple of months! I am the accompanist for our high school choirs and musicians in addition to my regular teaching position as a kinder teacher. Blogging has not been a priority, but I will try to do better! Being busy also means it is important to build momentum as we wind […]
Maintain Your Sanity during Valentine’s Week!
And…then there was the FLU! Whoa is me! This has been one for the books, hasn’t it?! When I realized I hadn’t blogged since December 1, I decided I had better get on the ball! I do hope you are on the sunny side of the flu as well! This year has been zooming by. […]
Oh December! You’re here already? CVC and Final Consonant FREEBIE
Ode to December Oh December, how can it be You are here already, oh dear me! It seems we just started Now the year is half through. Don’t get me wrong, I’m kind of, sort of, not really… Ready for you! Said every teacher, everywhere! by Maggie from Maggie’s Kinder Corner, 2017 How can […]
Oh My! November Interactive Activities with Seesaw
Things are moving along so quickly, and November is nearly half over! My littles are busying themselves with work on CVC words, beginning sounds, numbers to 20 and more! It finally feels like we are becoming independent in our work and our routines. Can I get a “Yeah?!!!” A major component of learning in our […]
The Bears are Coming! Study Hibernation on the Cheap!
Love, Love, LOVE Fall! This has been a strange fall so far with unusually warm temps. We should have tons of leaves on the ground, and plenty of colorful ones still in the trees. Convincing students the season has arrived can be a little challenging. *It doesn’t feel like fall. Still hot outside. *It doesn’t […]
Try a “Sound Wheel” for On the Spot Comprehension Checks
The challenge? Checking for understanding during whole group lessons! Over the years I have tried many methods of spot checking students’ knowledge of a skill. Many times we are choosing a sound or identifying a letter. I love Plickers, and use dry erase boards or Boogie boards frequently, but why not have a laminated letter […]
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