In my first year of teaching I felt all kinds of inadequacy, especially when it came to teaching readers. It seemed we had such a long way to go from the beginning of first grade to the end…so many levels to jump! And more importantly, I wanted my students to have meaningful reading experiences that built confidence and gave them… Read More
It has been such a wonderful Winter Break full of family, good food, and lots of fun! School resumes for me on Monday and I’ve been prepping next week’s activities. I have a couple of freebies that I will be using next week and that I wanted to share with you! I know your students will enjoy doing these activities!… Read More
Happy New Year! I am always so excited at the start of a new year. Everything seems somehow fresh and clean and full of possibility and promise! It causes me to reflect on how I can improve in each area of my life, whether it be in being a better wife, friend, daughter, sister, listening ear or teacher. I’m… Read More