The one thing I always hear when people start considering the process of differentiating their instruction is that they just don't have the time and they don't know where to start. I know, believe me, I get it. Tiering, compacting, flexible grouping, learning centers . . . it all takes time. If it didn't, everyone would be doing it and we wouldn't be having this conversation.I'm always on the lookout for products that can help me out and free up some of my time by ... VIEW POST
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Five for Friday Linking Up
I'm linking up with Doodle Bug's Five for Friday linky party to give you a quick peak of my week. Have a look at my very own five random things from this week and head over to Doodle Bugs if you'd like to check out other bloggers five random pics. You know you're nearing the end of the school year when your pencils start getting a little ratty, tooth bitten and dinged up. I think it's time to hit the local golf course up for a donation.We love studying dinosaurs. A ... VIEW POST
Differentiated Kindergarten Nonsense Word Fun and Freebies!
It’s our business to make things fun, exciting, different and engaging. Let's face it, that’s what kindergarten teachers do! That’s how we hook ‘em(this would be the 'differentiating in response to interest' part) and keep them wanting more. There's nothing to be ashamed of for your wanting to make things engaging and fun. I know I am seriously guilty of it and proud. So when it’s time to do nonsense word fluency practice, I am always looking for a little ‘carrot’ to dangle in front of their ... VIEW POST
A Dolphin Visits Kindergarten
It am truly so fortunate to have wonderful people who the love children in my class and who are willing to come and read and spend some time with them. Grandma Main is a blessing to us. Right before Spring Break (and I mean like hours before Spring Break started --note the state of my room in the pictures as evidence), she decided to come back to our class and do an encore reading performance for us. In December she visited as a Snowman. This time she came as a dolphin. She may ... VIEW POST