Hello There! I hope you are staying warm…we are expecting snow and ice on Monday night, so I am kinda hoping thinking we may have a snow day! I would just love a day to catch up on things (in my jammies of course!) I wanted to share a few literacy centers my kids and I are loving right now…. Read More
How to Teach a Friendly Letter Writing Unit
Friendly letter ideas that students will love! Activities include parts of a friendly letter anchor chart, writing templates, and friendly letter prompts. Hi Friend! How was your week? Are you like me and the time change has thrown you off? It seems I cannot get used to the early darkness in the evening…I feel panicked to get home because of… Read More
So Thankful { a Freebie!}
My NC teaching buddies and I are so THANKFUL for our followers! As a way for to show our gratitude, we are each giving away our favorite Thanksgiving Freebies! I am giving away my Thanksgiving Write the Room pack! My students love moving around the room reading and writing complete sentences. I love that all students are successful because the… Read More
A Treat & a Trick { a little late!}
Hello There! It has been a few weeks…life has gotten busy for a bit as we have entered the 2014 holiday season!! I have a treat and a trick to share with you tonight! How many Elsas did you see on Halloween??…if you were playing the “Elsa drinking game” you took one for my sweet girl! She is my sweet… Read More
Apples, Apples, Apples!
How to Writing including How to Make Applesauce Hi Friend! Hooray! Fall is officially here! There is so much to love about this season….the cooler crisp air, sweaters and scarves, the crunch of fallen leaves, pumpkin patches and apple orchards! Inside the classroom, fall is also one of my favorite seasons to share with my students. While we may not… Read More
The Write Spot! {a homework freebie}
Hello There! Homework. HOMEWORK. Homework. How do you feel about homework? As a teacher I have the belief that it is important. I might have a different reason why than some teachers though… I want homework to be a way for my students to “show what they know” to their parents. I want it to serve as a gateway for… Read More