Testing week Testing week is tough: the kids are both revved up and worn down at the same time and they are antsy to get
Tag: Finding What Works
Getting Better at Teaching Kindergarteners (And a Kindergarten Story)
It’s been a pretty crazy few weeks recently. Grades are due for report card time (we are on a trimester system) and I got a
Practical and Common-Sense Tips for Personalizing Stories
Personalization Personalization is one of the most important things we can do to make our input compelling. As a new CI teacher, I found that
Madlib Writing Activity, With A Twist
Starting With A Class Created Story I have talked about using this activity in the past. It is in Blaine Ray’s book, Fluency Through TPR
Variety = Success
“Kids can be so mean. It’s like they don’t even know that their words carry emotional weight. They say something and it just totally cuts
#Teach2Teach Question 1: How Do You Balance Teaching and Planning
My answer to Amy Lenord’s #Teach2Teach first question. I am coming late to the party, but I hope you like what I have to share!
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