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Word Work for Emergent Readers (Levels A, B, and C)
Are you confused about the type of word work to do with emergent readers during guided reading? I’m going to share with you three simple word work activities I do with emergent readers during my guided reading instruction. I’m going to focus specifically on emergent readers in this post. Those…
Four Types of Sentences and Punctuation
Today, I’m going to share how I actually teach grammar skills in my classroom. I’m going to show you, step-by-step, an exact lesson. This lesson is going to focus on one specific lesson I teach on the Four Types of Sentences and Punctuation Marks. Every time I teach a grammar skill,…
What is Guided Math that Works?
Hey there friends… This post has been a YEAR in the making! I am SO EXCITED to share this with all of you! I have received hundreds of e-mails, Facebook messages, and DM’s on Instagram asking me if I am able to travel to schools around the country to offer…
How I Failed my Students – And What I did About It!
I’m about to get real with all of you… real and raw… You ready? I hope so… because I feel SUPER uncomfortable sharing this story with all of you. BUT… I am 100% sure of my WHY… My WHY for sharing this with you. My WHY is because I want…
St. Patrick’s Day Activities in the Classroom
Hey Peeps…. I hope this post finds you well! One of my favorite days to celebrate in my classroom over the years has been St. Patrick’s Day. Read on to find out all of the engaging St.Patrick’s Day activities that I brought into my classroom each year. I am 50%…
Guided Math: Fact Fluency Activities
Let’s chat about Fact Fluency today! Another activity that I expect my students to work on when they complete their Workbook Nook work or Math Stations work is to practice their Fact Fluency. This activity is done AFTER they complete a Math Journal or during the next rotation when they…
Guided Math: Math Journals
Let’s chat about Math Journals today! What should I do now?” How many times have you heard those words? A LOT, I’m sure! But not anymore!!!! Then my students are in Workbook Nook (independent work) or Math Stations. They have about 15-20 minutes to finish their activity. Many times they…
Guided Math: Math Stations
Let’s chat about Math Stations today! Remember when I said CONSISTENCY IS KEY to Guided Math Success? Well… That is 100% true especially when your students are working in Math Stations. How many times have you put out Math Stations or Centers and your students constantly come up to you with…
Guided Math: Independent Practice
Let’s chat about INDEPENDENT PRACTICE time during Guided Math Rotations today! Guided Math Rotations & Workbook Nook Time After my students meet with me at Teacher Feature for their small group lesson, they will begin their Guided Math rotations to the next round called Workbook Nook. This is the rotation…
Guided Math: Small Group Instruction
Now Let’s Get Started… Today we will talk about my Guided Math Small Group Lesson Plan Instruction! My Guided Math Small Group Instruction takes place every day. I meet with each group for 15-20 minutes. I always start with my Strategic Intervention group. I try to have all of my…
Hatching Chicks… Peep… Peep!!!
Hi Friends…I hope this post finds you all well. I wanted to share a little bit of Spring and how I teach hatching chicks with you today! When I first started teaching second grade, I wanted my students to have a hands-on experience with live animals by doing a life cycle…
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