I wrote earlier today about Chapter 2 in the Book Whisperer. While I'm more than willing to challenge my kids, I'm not sure about a 40 book goal. Especially when dealing with 3rd graders - many of whom are ESL students and/or SWD.I spent most of my morning working on a 25 book challenge. I thought ... Read More about 25 Book Challenge FREEBIE
TBA Book Club: Book Whisperer, Chapter 2
"To acquire the habit of reading is to construct for yourself a refuge from almost all the miseries of life."~W. Somerset MaughamDid that quote ring true for anyone else? I loved this. I don't think I could count the number of times I have ecaped in a book for a little while in the midst of ... Read More about TBA Book Club: Book Whisperer, Chapter 2
Fall Read Alouds Linky Party!
Hi peeps! :) I'm linking up with Learning with Mrs. Parker to talk about my favorite back-to-school (fall) read alouds! I'll start with a few first day favorites...I love this book! I know it's about a little boy starting kindergarten, but it is just too fun not to share with my kiddos. ... Read More about Fall Read Alouds Linky Party!
New!
I just posted three new units in my TpT store...I'll be using each of these in a poetry notebook in my classroom next year. The poem will be a part of my reading centers. We'll read through the poem on Monday and work through the activities during our Skills (Grammar) Block. Prefixes: Unit ... Read More about New!
Grade Level Link Up
Have you joined this linky party yet?Hop over to The Teacher's Lane and link up with your grade level.This will be a GREAT resource for any teacher! You will always be able to check in and find blogs that match up with your grade level, as well as new blogs that pop up and are added later! ... Read More about Grade Level Link Up
Suggestions?
I'm working on a Synonyms - Antonyms unit for my classroom next year. So far, I have a poem and partner game created. I'm also working on a printable/worksheet where students need to distinguish whether a given pair of words are synonyms or antonyms.Can you think of anything else you would want to ... Read More about Suggestions?