Living a Balanced Life
Can we talk about the first week of school? There are three types of teachers when it comes to planning for the first week. TEACHER #1: I plan to use all the “Get to Know Me” worksheets & Crafts to fill my days. I will read a few “First Day Jitters” books. I am going […]
Hey, hey, Teacher Friends! Let’s chat about back-to-school read-aloud books that will build your classroom community. You should pick books that have themes that match the vibe you want to create in your classroom. If you want to promote compassion, then pick a book with a compassionate character. In order to promote honesty, pick a […]
Are you a fan of mentor texts? Personally, I think they are a necessity that all teachers should utilize. Literature that is rigorous and can be read multiple times will make the perfect mentor texts. Choosing mentor texts should be intentional and planned. NO WINGIN’ IT ALLOWED! You’ll want to look for poems, articles, picture […]
