Classroom management is crucial. We can dream about having 25 kids sit in their desks, listen, and do exactly what we ask of them. But, it’s not going to happen. In fact, I think it might make things a bit boring actually. *gasp* I mean, sometimes that kid who shouts out something so ridiculous that makes you all (including you) laugh, is a blessing in disguise because things need lightening up. But, none of us
I think a lot of people are spending their time this summer trying to get ready for the Common Core. I know that every state has their own implementation plan so everyone is at different levels of comfort and understanding. Here in Indiana, kindergarten implemented the CCSS last year and 1st grade will implement them this year. All of the other grades are supposed to be working on beginning to major concepts as they are
I know I’ve been MIA lately. While everyone else gets excited about summer because things slow down, things always seem to pick up for me. I get super busy with the non-profit I’m involved with and we end up having something going on nearly every weekend. Plus, I’m only officially off in July, and I’m incapable of completely staying away. Today is July 12th, I only have a few weeks of my break left, and
Have you been doing the Daily 5 Book Study? I have been a terrible student! I’ve read many of the posts throughout, but I have yet to do a post about it and link up. And now, I’m hosting Chapter 4 and I’m late linking up. I thought I’d schedule my post ahead of time, but with the festival I’ve been volunteering at every night, it just didn’t happen. But that’s okay, because everyone enjoyed
Today is the day. Blog Swap and Hop day! I know you all will love this fabulous post by Nicole. I’m posting over at Ms. Preppy’s Blog. After you check out these test prep strategies, hop on over and check out my post about organization. Then, hop through the rest of the guest posts! The links are on the bottom! Hey there! This is Nicole from Teaching With Style! I teach 3rd grade in Portland,
