I'm joining up with Dilly-Dabbles again today to share my thoughts on the book, Notice and Note by Kylene Beers and Robert E. Probst. I was off to a slow start, but I am really getting into the book now and it's definitely a great read! Question 7: Do Text-Dependent Questions Foster ... Read More
Summer Book Study: Reading in the Wild
Good day, friends! Starting next Thursday, I am joining with several dozen bloggers to invite you to an awesome summer book study showcasing Donalyn Miller's Reading in the Wild! An amazing reader and teacher, Miller's first book, The Book Whisperer, shares her experiences in middle grades ... Read More
Notice and Note ~ Section 3
One of my favorite parts of summer is being able to read professional books. I find that it rejuvenates my love of teaching and gets my mind thinking about the upcoming year. Luckily, I have many blog friends who think the same thing! The first book study that I'm joining is Notice ... Read More
Throwback Thursday: Mother’s Day Poems
It's Thursday! That means I'm throwing it back and sharing a post from my old blog with you. This one is just in time for Poetry Month (April) and Mother's Day. It's coming sooner than you think! The end of April is also coming, which means May and Mother's Day is right ... Read More
Student-Friendly Writing Center
One of my favorite parts of my second grade classroom was my Writing Center. It was neat and so accessible to my students. We would spend the first few weeks of school discussing routines and how to keep it organized for each other. This makes a huge difference and the center stays ... Read More
Throwback Thursday: Poetry Month
Today's Throwback Thursday is all about poetry since April is National Poetry Month. I loved using this colorful set in my second grade classroom. Are you buggy for poetry?? April is National Poetry Month! I love me some poetry so I put together a packet to help you teach ... Read More