When I saw this sight word linky it brought up such a great memory of a game that we played in second grade called Stinky Feet. Stinky Feet is a simple site word game. First, you write sight words written on cards shaped like feet. On some of the cards, you write ‘stinky feet’. Students […]
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There are important days in your life. Some are chosen. Some are sprung on you. Some are wonderful. Some are awful. Either way, the date is etched in your memory. October 2nd is one of those days for me. October 2, 2011 was horrible. October 2, 2012 is wonderful. A year ago, my husband went […]
Tell Me Something Good
I’m linking up with Jennifer from Rowdy in First Grade. My Something Good From School My students are really interested in learning. I love how self aware they are. My students get to leave math twice a week to go to the computer lab and use Dreambox Math. Dreambox Math is a paid website that […]
Avoid Teacher Burnout: My Teacher Appreciation Fund
There are two times of year that I feel especially exhausted: the beginning of the school year and the end of the school year Am I the only one? I know my problem about the beginning of the school year. I spend almost a month before school starts getting ready. Then it starts and there […]
Like Magic
Well, it is official. I am a 5th grade teacher and I love it. I’ve only taught two half days. I haven’t even had my third group of kids yet. “Real” school starts Monday with full days. So, I know it is early to say how I feel. Upper grade teachers keep saying, “Just wait.” Honestly, […]