Transform your reading block with the Daily 5 schedule! This blog offers a comprehensive overview, complete with sample schedules from my own first-grade and fifth-grade classrooms. Discover how to make the Daily 5 framework work for any literacy block so you can boost student engagement and foster a love for reading and writing with the Daily 5 schedule.
Read MoreExplore how the Daily 5 framework can simplify literacy center planning for teachers in our latest blog post. Discover how this consistent and flexible structure reduces overwhelm, fosters student independence, and streamlines your literacy center planning. Get practical tips for implementation and access valuable resources.
Read MoreUnlock back-to-school success with our guide on implementing Daily 5 in the classroom! Learn how this structured literacy framework simplifies classroom prep, streamlines routines, and boosts student achievement from day one. Get practical tips for integrating Daily 5 components and enjoy a smoother start to the school year.
Read MoreFebruary might be a short month, but it is chock full of holidays! Valentine's Day and Groundhog Day each have thier spot on the calendar, but Black History is a month-long celebration of those who have helped shaped our nation. By incorporating Black History Month into your literacy centers, you allow students to explore American history, while still working on those fundamental skills. Today I am sharing with you seven different ways you can let students experience Black History in your literacy block and classroom all month long.
Read MoreDid you know the Daily 5 isn’t just for younger students? When I introduced the Daily 5 in fifth grade, my students loved the balance of independence and choice it gave them, which is exactly what upper elementary classrooms need. The Daily 5 in upper elementary classrooms helps cover all literacy goals while keeping students engaged, organized, and allowing me to run small groups without constant interruptions. Curious about how it works? Check out the full blog!
Read MoreFinding the right morning meeting activity can make or break your day. Being ill-prepared or choosing the “wrong” activity can easily derail your day, sort of like that feeling when you “get up on the wrong side of the bed”. Whether your district provides you with Morning Meeting activities for your classroom or you make it up as you go, creating consistency is important. That’s why I love having an activity that I can use every day that fits into a routine without being boring. This activity has to grab your student’s attention, spark conversation, and keep students engaged all day long. That’s where cute, baby animals come in!
Read MoreLet's dish! Today I am sharing with you the 10 teaching secrets to know before you begin this school year. These secrets will boost your confidence in teaching, and will help you become comfortable with your teaching skills.
Read MoreGrowing a teaching business while still actively teaching in the classroom can seem intimidating. With the correct mindset and systems you will find it possible to scale and grow your teaching business. Today we are talking about steps you need to implement in your growing teaching business for success and work/life balance.
Read MoreStarting a teacher business can be a daunting struggle. How are you to manage teaching and running a teacher business at the same time?! Success in my teacher business did not happen overnight. Through trial and error, I put systems in place to help my teacher business grow and thrive.
Read MoreSwitching grade levels can be a stressful and challenging time for any teacher- especially if they are doing a big jump between grades. Today I am sharing with you some tips and tricks on how you can best prepare to switch grade levels and make the most of the new school year!
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