I’ve noticed that my kiddos are really struggling with commas this year. We did the workbook page on commas, plus the extra practice page, but it just isn’t enough. I made the assumption that my kiddos had already learned about comma usage. And they have. But it hasn’t stuck. So, lucky for them, I’m planning an extra-special mini-unit on the…
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I’m sitting in my living room. In sweatpants. Wearing a fuzzy sweater. Drinking a steamy cup of hot tea. Listening to the rain. Catching up on a blog reading. I am one happy little teacher 🙂 We have been studying fossils in science – and this fun project was the perfect culmination to end our study… Materials: Here’s all you…
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Phew! I made it through my first week of school! And it’s been a blast! I love my kiddos – they are fun, bright, and…chatty! We’re working on self-control big time. And routines, routines, routines. I love the energy and excitement that the beginning of the year brings – but I’m also ready to fast-forward a couple weeks til we…
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This week’s topic is… How do you organize your desk? Do you even still have a desk? Make it neat, clean, and inviting: I didn’t sit at my desk very often during the day, but when I did, I would hold one-on-one conferences there. I worked out a schedule and had a chair and spare desk pulled against my desk…
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