After several decades of teaching first grade, I became a Reading Recovery teacher. Best. Training. Ever!!!! And, oh so, humbling. It...

It's a common problem: what can I do with the other students while I test individuals, especially the first few weeks of school? You...

Calling all forest friends... If you are creating a forest/woodland/camping themed classroom, this set of alphabet and color post...

If you follow me at all, you know that I'm passionate about poetry. I want my students to share that passion, so I start teaching w...

It's about time, teachers, to welcome your students to a new school year.   Greet them with a lovely blue & green welcome b...

It's about time, teachers, for the 1st day of school.   Many of your students may have concerns. By sharing the following poem, y...

I t's about time, teachers, to round up a cowboy classroom! Click on the picture below. You'll shout, whe...