We all know that teachers are on a budget. When I started teaching, I worked in a low-income classroom with virtually no resources. They had just switched to Common Core in our state, so they didn't want us using the OLD resources they had (which had been purchased used from a California school, so the… Continue reading 100% FREE Curriculum?
Month: March 2019
Classical Literature for Children
There is so much good literature for children out there, but there is also a lot of garbage that we should be careful to keep our children away from. Many modern books include inappropriate material, rude attitudes and behavior, and overly simplified writing. Classic literature that has stood the test of time can easily remedy… Continue reading Classical Literature for Children
Teaching Reading Skills
My class is going through some major changes as we lead up to Spring Break (which is so close we can all smell it). First of all, my TA is leaving for a business gig, which means we will be getting a new TA. Change is always hard for kids, as well as teachers, but… Continue reading Teaching Reading Skills