Friday, July 27, 2012. Follow my new blog! I have changed the name of my blog and moved it so that I could have a fresh start. Follow me at my new blog, Sixth Grade Tales. To find out what happens during my first year teaching! Links to this post. Tuesday, July 24, 2012. I have some exciting news to share with everyone.

Sunday, February 1, 2015. My goal this year is to certify some of my classes in Accelerated Math and Math Facts in a Flash. I also want to use our school data to help certify other classrooms in AR, AM, or MFIAF. Wednesday, September 3, 2014. 9 I am a little .

Friday, July 31, 2015. Many teachers have word walls and anchor charts covering their walls. But unless you are actually USING these during instruction throughout the year, they can become just another wall decoration. Here is a Periscope that I did on Power Pix. Please leave a comment below if you have any questions! Wednesday, July 15, 2015. It was so much fun! The to.

6th Grade science classroom ideas, materials and freebies! Monday, August 10, 2015. Day and Night Mini Model. Kids LOVE mini models for learning science concepts. They allow EVERY child in the class to physically interact with a concept, not just the teacher! This is such a simple concept, yet SO many kids seem to forget it from year to year. If you are teaching about day and night, time zones, sunrise and sunset this might be a fun addition to your classroom! It just typed.

Monday, June 23, 2014. A Lesson For Us All. Yes, I went a whole school year without posting. Yes, it was a difficult year. While perusing Facebook tonight, I saw a personal eulogy for a man who had passed. I recognized the name as the former 5th grade teacher of my oldest brother. My brother will be 40 this year. I sent my bro a message letting him know.

Monday, August 1, 2016. Ever! The site-wide sale runs from August 1-2. BUT use the code BestYear. Sunday, August 2, 2015. When did August sneak up on us! Back to School Sale! A Few of My.

Only the most amazing ladies could coordinate a secret blogger exchange! What a treat it was to get this package in the mail! My lovely friend Kay over at On the Trail of Learning. Really made going back to school a treat. Look at all the goodies she got me! Thanks again Glitter and Glue. For hosting such a rewarding event! Now off to get some sleep before the 1st day of school! I have to say this song makes me feel like I could tackle anything! Crazy stuff.

Thursday, August 15, 2013. During the beginning of the year I do many things to not only learn who my students are, but to give them structure that will allow for social and emotional growth. I always start day number one! We learn what it means to be a bucket filler! Look these redbirds showing PRIDE! Have you heard of it? The best. ever! I studied with one of.

Saturday, November 30, 2013. Last post of the day. I am making a 5th grade interactive grammar notebook. So, here are the first couple of pages.