Hi everyone! I am avoiding cleaning the house. We may or may not have friends coming over after we go out to eat with them. I feel like the house should be clean, just in case, but I am procrastinating. I almost NEVER procrastinate on classroom "to do" lists but when it comes to cleaning my house, I'm the worst. I should probably start a "to do" list on what I need to clean but I think I'll ... Read More about Sight Words
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Parent Notes
I've been going through my beginning of the year files and I thought I would share this note that I give to parents on the first day of school. I wish I could take credit for the idea or at least give credit to the right person, but I can't remember where I got this (Susan? Niki? Christina?). Thank you anyway! What I have learned is that parents LOVE talking about their children. I have ... Read More about Parent Notes
I Don’t Use a Clip Chart. Please Don’t Throw Rotten Tomatoes.
It's true. I don't use a clip chart as a behavior system. Are you still reading or did you click out already? I know. I'm such a rebel. So is Jen over at The Teacher's Cauldron. She recently talked about her behavior system which is not a clip chart either. She inspired me to be brave. Thanks, Jen. I did use a clip chart at one time. Back in the ... Read More about I Don’t Use a Clip Chart. Please Don’t Throw Rotten Tomatoes.
Welcome Letter
People!!! I cannot even believe it, but the new carpet was *finally* installed in my room, and I went in for the first time yesterday on Tuesday. And then again yesterday. And I imagine I'll be going in a lot from here on out. Because our first official day back is next Friday. My stomach just did a somersault. Holy cow - I've got a lot of work to do!! One thing that I can cross ... Read More about Welcome Letter
Currently (and a bunny)
As everyone else has already said, I can't believe it's June! Um . . . so what's that "label field" next to Listening up there on my template? I have no idea. I wasn't even working in Power Point or Word. I was working in some kind of office situation. Except there was no office. And no secretary. And no coffee. I had to "finagle" all of that just ... Read More about Currently (and a bunny)