You may have noticed by now that I like organization. A lot. Well, I thought I would share one of my newest tricks with you! When I taught second grade, I used my student mailboxes as, well, mailboxes. This was the area where students picked up their homework and important papers each day. … [Read more...] about Mailboxes – Not Just for Mail!
My 5th Grade Schedule
I am an organizer. I love routine. I love structure. Creating my schedule and writing plans for my students is definitely something that makes me happy! In fifth grade, we departmentalize, which sometimes makes this a challenge, though. I try to go with the flow! Here is a basic outline of our … [Read more...] about My 5th Grade Schedule
The Cricket in Times Square
Do you ever think that your students are having fun without you? That you're missing out? I certainly was! I implemented Status of the Class this year, thanks to Donalyn Miller's book, Reading in the Wild. My students were sharing what they were reading, but I wasn't participating in it. I … [Read more...] about The Cricket in Times Square
Classroom Storage for Less
I admit it, I'm a hoarder. BUT only when it comes to brightly colored organizational classroom materials. Not like those people on the TV shows that can't see the floor of their house. {I can't even watch the commercials for those shows} I love plastic bins! Too much. I have a lot ton of them. … [Read more...] about Classroom Storage for Less
The Great Kindness Challenge
This past week we celebrated The Great Kindness Challenge as part of our PBIS initiative. While the blizzard messed it up a little, we still had a great time spreading kindness throughout the school! Want some book ideas for being kind? Check out this video on my YouTube channel! We … [Read more...] about The Great Kindness Challenge
Guided Reading Group Overhaul
One of the most challenging transitions for me when I moved to fifth grade was the rotating schedule. The frustrating part is when our schedule has to change due to assemblies, meetings, etc. I am a routine kinda girl! I've been dying to do Guided Reading Groups since it is my absolute favorite … [Read more...] about Guided Reading Group Overhaul