How Flexible Are You . . .Flexible groupings are probably one of the easiest ways to begin intiating differentiated instructional strategies in a classroom. The question is, what does it look like, how do you organize it and how does it work. I don't think it looks the same in any two classrooms. As with anything, it has to work for you.In my class, there are pocket charts (I love, love, love those little $1.00 Target pocket charts), laminated magnetic cards ... VIEW POST
How flexible are you . . .
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 Irish names of their own, the green holiday of Ireland ranks second in my favorite holidays only to Valentine's Day because my oldest son was born on February 14th.This activity is tiered to ... VIEW POST
Taking the plunge !!!
Ok, it has come to this. I'm taking the plunge in to blogdom. I have sat on the sidelines thinking, "when I have more time . . ." But face it, who ever has time. So, here I go. I'm not sure if I know what I'm doing in regards to the whole techie blogging stuff, but because I am committed to the subject, I am willing to learn as I go along.It's my goal and my sincere hope that I am able to share some of the trials and triumphs I have experienced in my journey towards creating a ... VIEW POST