Hey there. Thank goodness it is the weekend because I am all but wiped out. We’ve had all kinds of apple fun this week in first grade and I’m excited to share some of our fun! We started with a K-W-L chart. We did the “Know” and “Wonder” portions on the first day and added sticky notes to the “Learned”… Read More
Autumn is my favorite time to be a teacher. Things feel fresh and hopeful and crisp and exciting…and there is a plethora of festive produce to use as your theme! I love these weeks of plentiful apples and pumpkins! We’ll hold off on the pumpkins for bit. Let’s talk apples. I LOVE teaching with apples! I’ve been gearing things up for… Read More
I wanted to make today special for my students. I have very poignant memories of September 11 and I felt it important to help my students understand everyday heroes, patriotism, and unity. Yesterday I told them that today would be a very special day, Patriot Day. They came to school wearing red, white, and blue, and I loved seeing their… Read More