I have an ocean themed classroom. I wanted my students to feel like they were taking a trip to the ocean when they walked in. Luckily, I was able to leave most of it up over the summer. Now, I’m ready to add to it. Last year, I discovered a YouTube video by Harry Kindergarten […]
Monday Made A LOT
I’m officially back to work this week. I’ve already attended 7 days of trainings and spent umpteen hours in my classroom, but now it is no longer voluntary. Oh alarm clock, how I hate miss you. I’ve been busy, busy and have a lot to share this week. Monday Made It #1 Vinyl Clipboards First, […]
Dream Come True
I’ve dreamed of kayaking with sea otters for years now. This year I had the wonderful opportunity to spend my birthday doing just that. Monterey is a few hours south of us and home to an amazing aquarium. We kayaked outside the aquarium in the Monterey Bay. I was hoping to see a sea otter […]
Super Surfer Multiplication
Before the year ended, I surveyed grade level teams and asked what they wished students would come to their grade knowing. More than one grade expressed an interest in having the students master multiplication. So, while I try to wrap my mind around having 7 different RTI groups a day, I decided to start with […]
Explore the Ocean
How cool is this?!?! Google maps has headed under water. You can now see a “street view” tour of some wonderful reefs. I love the ocean. That simple sentence doesn’t express it well, but the ocean is part of my soul. There is nothing as peaceful or healing as sitting on the shore listening to […]