Sleeping in until 7:30SunshineCoffeeSharing classroom happenings on “A Window into our Classroom”Planning for a reading and writing Fantasy unitThoughtful student comments on our class padletAmelia’s excitement for mathEmmalee’s happy danceStarting a new class read aloudA husband who can build thingsMom’s birthdaySo much laughter in Room 212 this week Part of Slice of Life by Two…… Continue reading A List of Joy
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Fish Fry and Grief
I am blogging each day of March for Two Writing Teachers Slice of Life Story Challenge. Day 19 Fish Fry and Grief Fried Fish. Baked Fish. Shrimp. Yum! It’s Friday during Lent and for many families that means fish. When I was growing up, only my dad was Catholic, but my mom made sure our…… Continue reading Fish Fry and Grief
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Mindfulness is important for me and so it has become a staple in our everyday classroom routine. 20 minutes of silence (our best attempt) in a first grade classroom is extremely calming. Especially this year… my first year… in a pandemic. I always encourage the kids to really be present and ask themselves what they’re…… Continue reading Untitled
Have you ever watched a Sour Patch Commercial?
Part of Slice of Life by Two Writing Teachers March Slice a Day Challenge! I’m slicing every day this month. Thanks for stopping by. Have you ever watched a Sour Patch Commercial?First they’re sour. Then they’re sweet.Sour. Sweet. Gone. Welp–this was my evening on Wednesday. Except things started out sweet, then went sour, and then…… Continue reading Have you ever watched a Sour Patch Commercial?
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A slice of my 5th grade message
I needed to submit my yearbook message today for my fifth graders. I thought it would make the perfect slice: Dear 5th grade Cougars, The 2020-2021 school year will be memorable for you for so many reasons: masks, six feet, Zoom, or Google Meet. I hope you focus on these reasons: You are resilient and…… Continue reading A slice of my 5th grade message
A Cheeky Thankful Thursday
In my classroom, every Thursday is “Thankful Thursday.” Many of the answers are similar from week to week while some are unique and a little cheeky… “Good morning, friends! Today is Thankful Thursday and I’m wondering what you’re thankful for today. Who would like to share?” E: “For everything.” M: “My mom and dad” C:…… Continue reading A Cheeky Thankful Thursday
A Rainbow of Colors in Room 212!
Part of Slice of Life by Two Writing Teachers March Slice a Day Challenge! I’m slicing every day this month. Thanks for stopping by. (Thanks for the inspiration Just Sifting!) Seventeen maroon chairs face forward, waiting for students to return from recess. Two orange lantern lights can be spotted hanging peacefully across the bulletin board.…… Continue reading A Rainbow of Colors in Room 212!
Phone Struggles
I am blogging each day of March for Two Writing Teachers Slice of Life Story Challenge. Day 18 Phone Struggles Do you have elementary kids with cell phones? Not just an ordinary flip phone, but a smartphone? One of my fourth graders got one for Christmas. If you had asked me to pick which kids…… Continue reading Phone Struggles
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