Each day of the week I have a group of children pick new books during the morning routine. It works well. The kids know what bins to pick books...
What a fantastic room!!!!!
Right now there are free iPhone, iPad apps of the Everyday Math Games available to download. I have a bunch on my phone and will use them with the...
I do a greeting each day, some sort of short activity (song/poem/game) sharing (orally not a show and tell) and morning message.
The website is very beneficial because there are TONS of ideas, videos and printables that will help you get started. I think you would be fine...
I had to write one in grad school and I think my philosophy has TOTALLY changed!! I have never been asked to give a written one at interviews but...
1,2,3 Magic (Parents version!)
The Daily Five and The Daily Cafe books!
How about When I Was Young in the Mountains by Rylant? Not sure what type of story structure you are looking for but that is a good one.
An Elmo!
Welcome back!!!! DEFINITELY RtI and reader's workshop!!!
p.s. The program is really supposed to be 90 minutes each day. We have 60 in my school so sometimes lessons need to go over into the next day or...
Upsadaisy, I'll look in my TE tomorrow and see if I can find it. I think the biggest transition to EDM is understanding and trusting the spiral....
Just a thought: Do you feel that being a mommy makes you a better teacher? Meaning... having more empathy for the kids and parents etc?
Thank you all so much. Just knowing that so many women do this is a huge comfort. I already have that mommy guilt and she hasn't even started...
Thank you for your reply and confidence in me Alice. I am still on the hunt for the daycare center. I have a tour and interview at one next...
I also had a parent volunteer compile the children's pictures on a sheet with their names below. I send them home and have one up in my room....
Hi all, I have been out on maternity since February and will be returning to school for the next school year. I am really anxious about balancing...
Beth Newingham's site is amazing!
What an amazing compliment!
