One of the reasons I love attending SDE's National Conference each year is because I always come home with a ton of questions from teachers about things I never think to blog about. Things that are just second nature to me . . . that I might just take for granted because it's … [Read more...]
Free Brag Tags For Ball Words
Several weeks ago, before all kinds of craziness broke out at the McGuire house, I had asked my Ball Word friends if they could have some supplemental resources to go with the Ball Word system, what would they be. I received so many great ideas, but one that I really wanted to … [Read more...]
Hurray for Basketball Sight Word Champs!
I can honestly say, I've never been the cheerleader type of gal. Not that there is anything wrong with that. We all have our interests and our gifts. It was just never one of mine . . . until I became a teacher. Little did I realize as I sat through all those education … [Read more...]
Top Bananas- Letter Fluency Success The Fun Way and a Party
It’s time for a party. I celebrate successes of all kinds, and, hopefully, today is the first of many this year. Today was a Top Banana celebration made for the best letter fluency masters I know. That’s right! Every single little monkey in my class has mastered their … [Read more...]
Dear Parents, Get Ready For Ball Words
Hey remember me? I really am still around. Soccer with my boys is taking a ton of my time this fall (and I love it...really I do), but I promise, I am still checking in and trying to keep up. Oh know all you teacher moms out there get where I'm coming from . . . So … [Read more...]