Aren’t we all looking for a way to simplify the management of 25+ students and all their little word sort cards each week? A reader told us this tip a few years ago and we couldn’t believe how simple and easy it was. It’s a CRAYON. Here’s what you do… Buy a big box of Crayola Crayons. At…
Daily 5
A Day in the Life: My 2nd Grade Schedule Part 1
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…
A Teacher’s Guide to Words Their Way
If you’ve visited our blog before, you know that we are big fans of Words Their Way (shortened to WTW). This is an assessment-based, differentiated, leveled approach to spelling and word work. Here’s a little background on our experience with the WTW program: It’s encouraged, not required in our district. Teachers can implement the program…
Daily 5 Work on Writing-Monthly Resources
Can I just say that this sight makes me so happy! There’s a basket for each month just chock-full of writing goodies. (Rubber maid stackables for the win!) Like I mentioned yesterday, the framework stays the same each month: journal prompts, list tags, research cards, and stationery. Only the content changes. Here’s a month-by-month look:…
Daily 5 Work on Writing Station
Can you believe we’re just days from November?? I swear time just speeds up. Although at the moment I’m really antsy! Yes, in part because I want to get past the hopped-up on Halloween feeling in my classroom, but I’m also excited to switch out my writing station. It tickles me to see how much…
