Did you know that 1 out of every 5 students has dyslexia? This statistic has always stuck with me. My class sizes ranged from 20-26 students. So, I likely had 4-5 students every year that struggled with dyslexia. Yikes! It took me some time in the classroom to build up my experience, but I figured out pretty quickly that I was doing a ... Continue Reading
Why You Need a Writing Workshop
I am very passionate about having a writing workshop in the classroom and feel it is necessary to set aside at least 30-45 minutes each day for a writing workshop. Let me explain why a writing workshop is needed in your classroom. Giving students time to write isn't the same as teaching them to write. Maybe you have a work-on-writing center. Maybe ... Continue Reading
Third Grade Reading Pre and Post Assessments {FREEBIE}
Back to school means a new group of scholars to meet, assess, teach and love on! It's so exciting! But it's tough too. You are busy making relationships and teaching routines, but you also have to get to know your students' academic needs. What reading level are they currently reading at? How much do they comprehend the text that they ... Continue Reading
First Year Teacher: Tips for Taking Care of Yourself
Finally! The beginning of the school year is underway. You're getting ready to do what all those years of college have trained you to do. You might have been prepping for this all summer even. It is a very exciting time!If you're like I was, you've probably been pinning your heart out, joining every Facebook teacher group there is out there, and ... Continue Reading
My Favorite Resources for Fifth Grade Teacher
Congratulations fifth grade teacher! Fifth graders are very independent and curious. They have such fun personalities starting to emerge and are beginning to act like miniature adults. I love their sense of humor! Now that you know you will be teaching fifth grade, you are probably starting to wonder what resources you might ... Continue Reading
