Earlier this week, I began a blog series Successful 50 Minute Classes. This year I am working with some brand new first year teachers, so this has been constantly on my mind. Plus, it is easy to get caught by the bell when you are rocking and rolling! Today, I am going to focus on the small things that eat away at those 50 minutes, without us even realizing. Supplies Scissors, ...
Successful 50 Minute Classes {Part 1}
What should a typical 50 minute class look like? Just like any other classroom question, it is going to look different in each classroom. There are components will benefit students and teachers alike, that I would venture to say are necessary. Part of these components tend to be on the routines and procedures aspect of the classroom dynamics, while others are more essential for the ...
I just had to share & Friday Freebie…
I know everyone is swamped with either the first weeks of school or like me, professional development....but I had to stop by to share this awesome blog giveaway over at I Teach . Megan is giving away a Silhouette Portrait! Now, if you are like me, this doesn't mean much. But, once I saw the awesome possibilities...I NEED one! I Teach. What's your superpower? Giveaway In ...
Back to School Must Haves E-Magazine
It's that time of year again! The time where pencils are $0.01, composition books are in abundance, and Target is even crazier than normal. It's school supply time! I love organization and decorating my room! I know some people, especially us secondary folks, think that decorating is not very important...and that's ok. I just LOVE decorating! It makes me happy, my room feels homey, ...
Back to School Activities…
It is here! After a wonderful summer of traveling, celebrating and relaxing, the end of July is upon us. I love the beginning of school because it is a fresh start! New students, new supplies, new coworkers (sometimes), new ideas...the list goes on and on! As a middle school teacher that first week of school has a lot to do with getting to know your students names, assessing where ...
Whole Numbers & Decimal Operations {5th Grade}
This summer has been busy! I have been overseas on a mission trip, Denver for a wedding, and then parked on my couch working on new units. My newest unit covers the second half of the Common Core Standards Grade 5 Number and Operations in Base Ten! { 5.NBT.B.5} {5.NBT.B.6} {5.NBT.B.7} In the midst of working on this unit, I have been studying the CCSS in depth and with great ...
Teacher Appreciation SALE
Today marks the beginning of Teacher Appreciation week! I hope that everyone enjoys the freebies (Chick-fil-a and Chipotle) and feels loved by their campus, parents, and students! To show my appreciation and thanks for all that you do, I am offering 20% off my store and TPT is adding 10%. This sale begins Tuesday morning and lasts through Wednesday evening. Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah ...
Five for Friday Linky
TGIF! It is Five for Friday again and I am linking up for my first time with Doodle Bugs. This is going to be a quick one! 1. We started a book study at school today! We are reading The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon. So far, I really like it! It tells the story of increasing your positive energy and its benefits. It think its going to be great! 2. My husband and brother in law ...
May Currently
Good morning! It is a bright and early Thursday morning here, and I am ready for the weekend! It is hard to believe that May has already arrived, where has the year gone? I am linking up with Farley at Oh' Boy Third Grade for the May Currently Post! It is crazy to think that summer is upon us...I know I am counting down. April was absolutely insane busy around our household. ...
March Currently
This evening, I am linking up with Farley and her March Currently . I love reading what everyone is working on, needing to do, etc. It always makes me feel better to know that I am not the only one who needs to do laundry and clean their house :) Tonight, my husband and I are staying in and listening to Matt Carter, the pastor of Austin Stone in Austin, TX. He is speaking at a ...