The foundation of my classroom management plan is the intentional creation of a caring classroom community. I want students to know I care about them. I want to know what is happening in their lives, both in and out of the classroom. I also want my students to care about each other. When students feel cared for by their teacher and their classmates, they are more likely to show respect ... Read More about Creating a Caring Classroom Community

Number Bonds provide students with a visual for practicing part part whole. This is an essential concept for understanding how addition and subtraction are related. When I first started teaching them in the my classroom, I HATED them! I felt like I was confusing my kids. They did not understand which circle was the whole. Then, when it seemed like they were getting it, I turned the number bond, ... Read More about Number Bonds in the Classroom

This spring is presenting new challenges for teachers all across the country. Some of us are getting ready to go back to the classroom for the first time this year. Some of us have been in person all year, but we are about to get new virtual kids. Some of you have been in the classroom all year, but your class is experiencing spring fever. Whether it is the beginning of the year, or, you want to ... Read More about Classroom Management and Expectations

It's that time of year again. Time to go green and try to catch that leprechaun! Here are my favorite ways to celebrate. Read Aloud Any special day starts with a special book. These are a few of my favorite St. Patrick's Day books. These books can all be found on scholastic.com or amazon.com They are perfect for talking about how to catch a leprechaun, and why to catch a leprechaun (hello ... Read More about St. Patrick’s Day in Kindergarten