This year my district adopted the Common Core Math Curriculum (hurray!). After much summer training I decided I wanted to change and improve my math instruction to be more task-oriented and applicable in my little first graders’ lives. I try to launch some kind of problem or task with just enough scaffolding and support to enable them to succeed in… Read More
Isn’t September a beautiful month? I love the subtle transition from summer into fall and I love all of the anticipation for the cozy months ahead. This week in Utah that transition has meant lots of rain, thunder, and lightning! We even had an inside recess this week because of the weather! Here is the wet view from my classroom!… Read More
Isn’t September a beautiful month? I love the subtle transition from summer into fall and I love all of the anticipation for the cozy months ahead. This week in Utah that transition has meant lots of rain, thunder, and lightning! We even had an inside recess this week because of the weather! Here is the wet view from my classroom!… Read More