I’ve used interactive poems for years. They never get old with my students and they have so many benefits if you use them consistently. Follow along as I explain the importance of interactive poems! Engagement The importance of interactive poems has a huge list of benefits. I could write for days! But let’s start with […]
ALL ABOUT TEXAS THEMATIC UNIT
This is for all of my Texas teacher friends! I’ve never been a fan of the curriculum the state gives us to teach all about our great state. So, what does a teacher creator do? I make one that is better and more engaging than anything the state can give me! My All About Texas […]
WINTER LITERACY AND READING ACTIVITIES
Winter is here and in most cases there is a lot of learning inside rather than outside. I find that my learners are more fidgety during the winter months than any other season. It doesn’t get too cold here in Texas, but the lack of sun and the short days leave my students tired and […]
PROGRESS MONITORING IN THE ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM
The most valuable data a teacher can collect from their classroom is through progress monitoring! And guess what? It’s not a lot of work and it provides you with a lot of valuable information! Progress Monitoring Isn’t Difficult! There is no wrong way to monitor the progress of your students in your classroom. It’s what […]
INTERACTIVE FARM BOOK FOR LITTLE LEARNERS
One of my favorite thematic units to teach in the classroom is farm. There is so much to teach and a ton of ways to incorporate standards into your instruction. I have a variety of farm books to choose from for our unit, but my new favorite is our interactive farm book. I just recently introduced these […]
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 […]