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GUIDED READING ORGANIZATION AND DOCUMENTS

Guided reading is a must in my classroom. It’s the best and most effective way to help students achieve their reading goals. It’s my favorite part of the day, and I’m so excited to share with you how I organize my groups and what documents I use during each meeting! GET SOME BINS! Dollar Tree […]

STUDENT ORGANIZATION MADE EASY

Do your students struggle with keeping a desk clean and organized? During my first year of teaching, I had way too many students lose papers and assignments. I knew I had to come up with a better plan. This DOT binder system turned out to be a great way to introduce student organization to my […]

How to Organize Centers in Your Classroom

It amazes me how quickly a classroom can fill up with “stuff”.  The last classroom I moved into my family was in shock as we unloaded box after box of teaching goodies.  The amount of resources we use with our students is a tad bit overwhelming.  But, knowing that I will be able to organize everything […]

REASONS TO DITCH THE STUDENT DESKS

The classroom has changed so much in the last decade or so. Teachers have moved from whole group teaching to small group instruction for most part of their day. Smartboards replace the outdated chalkboard. Handheld devices replace the notebooks and textbooks. We are going through some of the biggest changes in the classroom than ever […]

Literacy Rotation System

Planning and organizing literacy stations can be tough!  On top of everything else you have to do, sometimes just asking your students to read while you meet with small groups is easier.  But is that the best use of all your time?  I’ve perfected my stations with this literacy rotation system.  It’s easy to follow […]

How to Create an Effective Writing Space for Learners

I can’t wait to dig into Writer’s Workshop with my second graders. My writing space was first on my list of things to plan when I got my classroom. I know writing can be a scary thing to teach little ones. However, if you run a successful Writer’s Workshop, your kids will love writing. Add […]