Oh, look. It’s March 31st. My seventh year (🤯) of participating in this inspiring Slice of Life challenge and I’ve managed to write and post just about every day this month. Big thank yous to the leaders over at Two Writing Teachers for shepherding us through this month, to the other participants for showing up... Continue Reading →
Counting ‘em down (#sol24 Day 23/31)
Before fleeing away into our Spring Break, our class started a favorite tradition last week: The Book Bracket! This will be our third (I think?!) year of doing a book bracket with our first and second graders and it’s a total highlight of the year. All we had to do last week was hang up... Continue Reading →
Bring on the books!(#sol24 Day 22/31)
I did a thing. 😬 I bought the gooseneck kindle holder and remote page turner setup. And do you know what? It is just as magical as I dreamed it would be! All cozied up in bed, hands tucked in so they’re not freezing or cramping, and just clicking the little button to turn page... Continue Reading →
Evil Genius (Day 26/31 #sol22)
Seriously?! I have the best job ever. 😈
Finally! (Day 4/31 #sol22)
I'm so glad this is happening.
How did I know that things were working in my unique phonics instruction? (#solTuesday)
A closer look into my personal concoction of phonics instruction...
Preparing for Conferences (Day 11/31 #sol20)
Oh, to know yourself when you’re only seven!
Just read (#solTuesday)
What are you reading these days?
Defying… something! (#solTuesday)
What happens when you let two mountain girls loose in the big city?
Today’s brain winder-upper… (#solTuesday)
I’m doing something quite extravagant...