It's time for some fun ghostly sight word practice that doesn't involve a pencil or paper or printing or laminating. I'm always looking for ways to get my kinders moving, but this activity has proven to be a favorite because not only can they move but . . . it's fun ( . . … [Read more...]
A last minute Halloween Freebie to get them moving.
Plans Plans Plans!!!! I have them (and I promise I'll share them later but first . . .) . But I need an extra little something to get my kinders moving this week for one of their 'extra' choice during Daily 5 Word Work. So I decided to whip a little write the room to … [Read more...]
DO OVER!!! Sometimes ya just have to do it.
I am here to openly admit that I am a work in progress. I admit that as a mom, a teacher, a blogger and a friend that I often have to say "whoa . . . I totally need a do over." This time it was when I started pulling out my stuff from last year that I used for spider study … [Read more...]
Playing Catch Up With My Daily 5 Plans
It's late start Monday (when we all get to meet with our grade levels for Professional Learning Communities work) today, so my Daily 6 (my version of Daily 5) stations are pushed back a day this week. The good news is that it gave me an extra day to collect some pictures to add … [Read more...]
Peeking at my Week.
I'm giving you a quick peek at my week and linking up with the fabulous Deedee from Mrs. Wills Kindergarten. Between piles of laundry and several soccer games this weekend, I was able to put this quick post together. Here's my warning . . . it's not pretty, but I think you'll … [Read more...]
Peek at My Week and Plans . . . Daily 5 Here We Go!
Well, I made it through the first week of school. In one piece and with my wits still about me. I call that a 'win.' I'm trying to get myself in some kind of routine to post my plans for all of you. Slowly but surely, I'm making my first attempt of the year. It's a bit tough … [Read more...]
All that’s left is the First Day Of School Fairy’s Arrival.
They're coming, they're coming…the kindersare coming! It’s time. Ready or not, tomorrow is the day . . . The first day of the new school year. I’m ready…kind of! My most stressful part of the day is dismissal and I think I have that covered. My ‘How We Get Home … [Read more...]
Using Color To Help You Tier Differentiated Activities.
Before I talk to you a bit about how I tier my activities by color. I always think it's important to preface things with a little review. Some of you have seen some of this so you can just skip over this first part. I never know who is going to stumble upon my differentiated … [Read more...]
Planning Differentiated Math Stations For Thanksgiving
Crazy busy week. Halloween is always like that isn't 'it. As soon as it's over, I'm scrambling to pull everything down and get ready for Thanksgiving. It's less than tree weeks away you know! So while I have had every intention of getting these stations printed out, … [Read more...]
