It's been awhile (maybe even a couple of years) since I've complained and growled and vented about the daily interruptions that happen in my classroom. But I'm back. Because the phone is ringing again. And again. And I'm usually teaching a whole class lesson on the carpet. And the classroom phone is clear across the room. CLEAR ACROSS THE ROOM. It might as well be the length of a ... Read More about When the Phone Rings
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The Three Little Pigs
Today was a fun day. I went to school but I had a sub. That's because my principal got my team subs so that we could administer running records without interrupting the flow and rhythm of curriculum. That's what happened last week during District Assessments. The flow and rhythm of curriculum, fidelity to the core, and first best instruction flew right out the window as ... Read More about The Three Little Pigs
Five for Fraturday
I survived the first FULL week of school and feel as if I deserve a medal or a glass of wine or a summer vacation. OH MY WORD. My feet are killing me and I am sick to death of talking about stuff that last year's class already knows everything about because they were TRAINED and then for some dumb reason, I sent them off to second grade!!!! WAAAAHHHHHHH! I know we will get it but . . ... Read More about Five for Fraturday
Five for Fraturday
Well, it's Fraturday. I'm back to posting on Fraturdays. I couldn't get this post up on the actual Friday because I was worn out. Worn out, I said. And it's hard to blog when you're asleep. Here's how my week went down: from Left to Right Squirrels, Monica, Michelle, Hadar, Jessica, me, Megan (and Nicole from Rowdy in Room 300 also came for Saturday/Sunday but had to ... Read More about Five for Fraturday
Teeth Talk
Once again, let me thank Christina for this fab idea! And for those of you who actually know me, this "losing a tooth stuff" makes me feel very ill. But I shall power through! Last year, I made these adorable tooth badges using clear plastic badges and lanyards from Staples. I hung them by my meeting area and the kids could go grab one if they'd lost a tooth the night before or on the weekend. ... Read More about Teeth Talk
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