Recently, I have seen some debates on using centers and the Science of Reading. If you have been a teacher for a long time, centers were a HUGE part of Balanced Literacy. Recently, teachers have shifted away from balanced of literacy to research based Science of Reading. You can read my Science of Reading Post 101 here. I am huge believer in we know better, we do better. I am fortunate that my ... Read More about Centers and the Science of Reading
Science of Reading 101
I have had numerous teachers reach out to me to ask me about my thoughts on the Science of Reading. I have been teaching in special education for 16 years. I have been trained in Reading Recovery. I spent 12 years perfecting my guided reading instruction. Then, four years ago I attended an amazing training based on the Science of Reading. It changed EVERYTHING I knew about teaching reading. The ... Read More about Science of Reading 101
Number Sense
What is number sense? Number sense is the fluidity and flexibility with numbers. It is how a child uses and understand numbers. Children with a strong number sense are more less likely to struggle with more complex math concepts. In Kindergarten, we want students to be able to subitize, tell how many are in a group without counting it. Today I am going to share 3 ways to practice number ... Read More about Number Sense
5 Ways to Build Relationships
I'm sure you have heard time and time again the best classroom management tool is to build relationships with your students. This sounds so simple, right? But, wait, how to I build a relationship with a child? I don't watch Bluey. (Really? You should. It's pretty funny). It really is simple. You invest in that child. You let them know you care about them and you want them to succeed. Greet ... Read More about 5 Ways to Build Relationships
Parent Teacher Conferences
I have been a teacher for 15 years, and I still get nervous about Parent teacher Conference. I always want to make sure I have adorable student work hanging up. This year, I had students create self-portraits. Underneath, they wrote their name and something they like. Parents can guess which one is their child and lift it up to see if they are right. Be sure to check out my IG @myfabulousclass to ... Read More about Parent Teacher Conferences
100th Day of Kindergarten
I can't believe the 100th we already celebrated the 100th day of school! I know the joke in education is how long January is, but it went fast for me this year. Getting ready for the 100th Day of School IS a lot of work, but it totally worth it, I think.` My students told me it was the best day every. We start the day by finding 100 candies hidden around the classroom. I did Hershey Kisses ... Read More about 100th Day of Kindergarten
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