Have you every wondered what Johnny Appleseed carries in his knapsack? Well, my students have and their opinions are priceless! Our apple-fest continues and today I'll show you some fun things to do while learning about Johnny Appleseed. A few years ago, on Sept. … [Read more...]
Fostering the Home-School Connection Through Friday Letters
Teachers everywhere embrace the importance of a solid connection between home and school and strive to build positive and respectful parent partnerships. All teachers understand the value of volunteers and the need for parent involvement and support, but not all parents can spend … [Read more...]
5 Fun Favorite Activites for the First Week of School
As back to school season draws near, I know you're already thinking about your first week of school. What can I do to make my new class comfortable? How can we all get to know each other? Where can I snag a snapshot of everybody's ability level? But the biggest question is, how … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Writing With a Very Persuasive Pigeon!
I thought I'd pop in to share a new take on an old favorite and show you our turkey disguise fun. It's a great way to get your class engaged in some Thanksgiving writing with a twist! I should mention we had the help of one very persuasive pigeon! A New Twist on An Old … [Read more...]
Louder, Lili (A Little Gem of a Back to School Book!)
I'm always on the lookout for out for those not so ordinary back to school books. Last year I found this sweet gem of a book that's so perfect for building community those first few weeks. Louder, Lili is a wonderful story about an quiet little girl who struggles to be heard. … [Read more...]
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