Hi everyone! We've officially been on break for a week, and it. Is. Glorious. I've had the opportunity to spend tons of time with my...

Well, I'm finally back with a post! I'm going to try to start posting more than once a month! :) Last week grades for first quarter ...

Last year, I studied Comprehension and Collaboration with some AMAZING coworkers. If you've never heard of it, it's a fabulous read...

Several years ago, I found a wonderful post on Jessica Meacham's site about bags students could take home with books and other material...

Is anyone else OVERWHELMED with the year so far? I am! My room isn't quite how I want it to be yet, and I'm trying to get ahead (oka...

Just a quick post to share my classroom library bin labels! Last year I changed my book baskets to the large, clear bins from School Speci...

I've used Daily 5 in my first grade classroom for the past four and a half years, and I must say I absolutely LOVE how it really encoura...

We just got back from a two week spring break. Phew! Getting back into the swing of things after a little R&R was a little hectic (proba...