A lot of people have asked what my daily schedule looks like, so here’s a little peek at how things run in my class. I’m starting by explaining how I do Daily 5 since that program gives my day its main structure. A few years ago I was teeth-gnashing, nail-biting frustrated by the lack of…
3rd Grade
Words Their Way : The Ultimate How To Guide
Around here we are big fans of Words Their Way, an assessment-based, differentiated, leveled approach to spelling and word work. Here’s a little background on our experience with the Words Their Way program: It’s encouraged, not required in our district. Teachers can implement the program however they see fit. Heidi has taken some trainings but…
Jargon Journal May Bundle
Four books for May! Are you ready?? Click here to read more about the importance of vocabulary instruction. Click here to read more about the Jargon Journal program. Here are the May books: I adore this book–it's one of my very favorite picture books. If you don't have a copy stop everything and order one…
Jargon Journal April Bundle
We're sliding in under the wire, but here is the April bundle of Jargon Journal units! Click here to read more about the importance of vocabulary instruction. Click here to read more about the Jargon Journal program. Here's what we've picked for April: April Foolishness — Buy the book April Foolishness — Buy the unit…
Jargon Journal March Bundle
The March Jargon Journal Bundle is here! Click here to read more about the importance of vocabulary instruction. Click here to read more about the Jargon Journal program. Here's a run down of the March Bundle. In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb – Buy the book In Like a Lion, Out Like a…