One of the hazards of reading a teacher-mom blog is that you sometimes get a few posts that are more mom than teacher. I can't really apologize for it. I mean, first I'm a mom and then a teacher. And besides, so much of what I do in the classroom, is a direct result of being mom to these three little mad men. So today is one of those posts. I just had to share because summer is so close I can taste it (one more week), and who doesn't love a birthday celebration. Now I don't want you to ... VIEW POST
It’s Nerf or Nothing Party Time
Building A BrightMinds Team
Have you ever had one of those experiences that leaves you reeling, your mind running a hundred miles a minute and your adrenaline at an all-time high? It's a game changer. It alters your outlook and your thinking and the way you will go about your business for days and, hopefully, months to come. Days later you're still shaking your head . . . but in a good way . . . in the best way. That's where I am. Days after returning from the AstroBrightMinds Summit in Atlanta, I'm sitting in my ... VIEW POST
Move It or Lose It
Move it or lose it? Yes! In other words, if you don't just let them 'move it,' you are going to 'lose it,' as in lose control of your students and your classroom. It is an absolutely natural need for your little friends to move. God didn't build kinders to sit at a desk all together and complete worksheets. It's just not natural. I am telling you, if they are forced to stay in one place . . . they WILL explode. It's a proven fact. So I am always looking for activities that will feed ... VIEW POST
St. Patrick’s Day Ideas
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 truth is . . . it's not only a HUGE holiday at the McGuire household but it's an EPIC day (and month) in my classroom as well. I know, I know . . . some folks wonder 'why does every holiday have to be a party or something ... VIEW POST
Rolling The Dice
Some time last fall, before MacKale got sick, SDE (Staff Development for Educators) contacted me to ask if I might be willing to present this summer at their National I Teach K and Differentiated Instruction conferences in Vegas. While I was a bit nervous at the prospect, I accepted their offer. But then, of course, my teaching world as I knew it came to a screeching halt. I wavered back and forth, not knowing where I would be or where MacKale would be in his treatment this summer. I felt ... VIEW POST
Mapping Sight Words for Mastery
Anyone who has taught kindergarten for any length of time can tell you that teaching sight words to kindergarteners can be a challenge. However, it is an essential step in helping young learners develop reading skills. By mapping sight words, students can improve their reading fluency and comprehension. The importance of teaching sight words is not a question. However, the process of introducing and mapping sight words can be a challenge. And, it is difficult to find real-life, classroom ... VIEW POST
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