Dear Son, Before Your Big Test… is written for my son, Nate. He came home nervous yesterday as he is preparing for his first ever state mandated test. All of our children and students are MORE than these tests. Use this post to share how your children are more than what this test will show as well! – Thanks for reading… View Post
Ugh! What a great way to start a post, right? It’s time for the dreaded RTI paperwork talk. I’ve seen the best and I’ve seen the worst! RTI paperwork is dreaded by most. Very few people would ever admit to really being passionate about RTI paperwork. Yet it is SO important for the future of many students and their academic… View Post
Kindergarten is quickly approaching for two of the Harris grandchildren. My son happens to be one of them. Watch out, KINDERGARTEN!!! We’ve been learning our letters, practicing cutting, and even writing our name, but I’ve noticed that my son’s fingers seem to still be a little weak. Knowing what I do about the rigor in kindergarten, I want to get… View Post
Want to know the secret to a spotless classroom floor at the end of each day? Secret Trash is your answer! I learn the best tips at lunch with my co-workers! While discussing nasty classroom floors a month or two back, a friend suggested that we all try “Secret Trash”. Say what? Does your classroom floor look like this? Or… View Post
What is the hardest math concept and skill to teach 2nd graders? Subtraction with Regrouping! Those second graders that struggle with it, become third graders that still need to be reminded of the rules and steps. In the Fall, I created Subtraction with Regrouping Checklists for my 3rd grade math groups and guess what I will be using this week… View Post