Presenting . . . Differentiated Instruction!! A giveaway! My One Month Blogiversary And other random stuff!
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Really I haven’t been monkeying around . . . I really have been working.
I’ve been crazy busy these last couple of days getting ready for a presentation that my differentiating kindergarten neighbor Kerri and I made to student teachers at Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant,Michigan this morning. Go Chips!
Thanks to everyone who came to check us out and learn more about this HOT topic. It’s always great to meet new teachers who have their whole career ahead of them and are exciting about the teaching profession.
On to more interesting things . . .
have you checked my friend Julie’s site over at Make Take Teach.
She’s like an RTI superstar but her blog yesterday is all about chalkboard vinyl and how you might use it in your classroom. If you’re using it in yours, go over and drop her a line and tell her how. I’m so glad so posted about this wonderful product because I use it everywhere and it has made my life so much easier, especially with students moving in and out.
Check out how I use it in my class . . .
Mailboxes . . . kid moves out . . .wipe off . . .kid moves in . . .write a new name . EASY!!!
Coat Hooks! Wipe off . . .Write On!!
For classroom management, I use a behavior tree with monkeys. They are labeled with students’ names on chalkboard vinyl so again, if they move out and another moves in . . .
I just write a new name on a monkey.
I use the same kind of things for my lunch choice characters.
It’s so EASY!
Finally in this post of randomness . . . I want to let you know about a GIVEAWAY going on over at Kindergarten Lifestyles where you can win one of my and several other teacher friend’s items. Make sure you check it out.
Another thing . . .
Today is my ONE MONTH BLOG-iversary! I can’t believe the fun I’ve had doing this and want to thank everyone following me and all the other great bloggers out there who have been so gracious and kind.
Ok, now I’m off to make leprechaun traps for my boys and prepare for all kinds of mischief including my infamous leprechaun feet . . .
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Enjoy this Irish saying that’s a favorite of the McGuire Clan
With more than 20 years of teaching experience, it is my pleasure to bring you my most favorite ideas and activities to keep young learners engaged and loving learning.
Hi. I was wondering where you got your monkeys for your classroom management system. I’ve been looking like crazy and can only find monkey heads. Please help, your idea is too adorable to pass up!!
With nearly 20 years of experience as a full-time kindergarten teacher, I’m committed to creating a classroom where learning is joyful, engaging, challenging, and fun. Each day, I work to ensure that my students feel successful through instruction that considers their unique interests, learning profiles, and readiness levels. I believe that students should be excited to come to class and enjoy a myriad of hands-on activities that encourage exploration and discovery.
While I continue to teach full-time, I find so much joy in connecting and building friendships with teachers worldwide. It’s why I started this blog back in 2012. My hope has become a reality as I have been able to forge relationships with teachers, sharing ideas and building friendships beyond my little neck of the woods through professional development sessions and this blog.
So by all means, take some time to look around and explore A Differentiated Kindergarten. Gather some new ideas, fun tips, and most importantly, don’t forget to reach out and say, ‘Hi!’
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