Here in Mrs. McGuire's class, we have St. Patrick's Day, leprechauns and all things green on our minds. That's why this month's morning work will have a bit of an Irish flavor to them. Luckily, my kinders indulge me and love all the mystery and intrigue that comes along with … [Read more...]
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St. Patrick’s Day Ideas For Your Classroom
I was recently asked when I was scheduling an appointment if March 17th was a 'high holy day' in my family. I don't know why anyone would think that just because I have the last name of McGuire that St. Patrick's Day would be more special than any other day in my home. The … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day Math Stations Differentiated Plans and a FREEBIE!
I’m all about choices. Even though I only have 9 math stations going in my classroom, I think you need to have a lot of choices so that you can get at those skills you really need. It's hard to find one pack that meets EVERYONE's needs, but I try really hard to give you those … [Read more...]
It’s a A HUGE SALE! And some St. Patrick goodies!
Who doesn’t love a sale? I know I do and this one is going to be spectacular. My entire store is on sale for 20% off PLUS in recognition of 3 Million Teachers Strong TPT is offering an additional 10% after my 20% when you use the PROMO CODE: TPT3. And just in time for my … [Read more...]
Differentiated Kindergarten’s 100 Days Smarter and It’s Time to Start Thinking Green!
There are days when I thought we weren’t going to make it, but we finally did! We are now a 100 Days Smarter for the 2013-2014 school year. Despite many snow days which delayed it from happening (only 8 for my district so far), 100s Day has come and gone. As I like to tell my … [Read more...]
Differentiated and Aligned Visual Station Plans and some freebies for St. Pat’s Day
Ahh.... visual plans. I have a love hate relationship with them. I love how easy they make life. Everything I do is here, aligned with differentiating laid out. My administrator LOVES them. It also makes it easy to know what activity by looking. I admit, I'm terrible with … [Read more...]
Getting ready for some St. Patrick’s Day fun . . . and a freebie!
It's that time of year! When wee little McGuire boys start being more observant than ever. Mom, who moved my backpack? Who messed up my bed? Who put an empty cereal box back in the cupboard? Now any other time of the year, that would mean absolutely NOTHING to them. … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Differentiated Math Freebie
In the spirit of collaboration and sharing, I am delighted to provide the first of what I hope is many activities that I am offering FREE to enhance your differentiated math instruction. I LOVE St. Patrick's Day. With a name like McGuire and three little boys with … [Read more...]
Game Play, Freebies and Worksheets Don’t Grow Dendrites Chapter 4
I’m a bit late but back to hook up to the Worksheets Don’t Grow Dendrites Book Study and Strategy 4 is all about games. I love that research supports what parents and teachers have known for so long. Game play builds cooperative relationships, allows students to … [Read more...]
A Freebie Plus Organizing and Differentiating Independent Self-Correcting Work
You’ve seen my self-correcting cards here before, but I’ve been receiving a ton of questions asking how I organize these cards in my classroom to keep them easily accessible and differentiated with kinder kids in mind. So, with that in mind, I thought I would give everyone … [Read more...]
