Book Bins
We have over 3,000 books in our classroom. On top of those, we always have additional books from the school library and Door County Public libraries. We love books! We store the books in labeled tubs (of course!). September Bins…
We have over 3,000 books in our classroom. On top of those, we always have additional books from the school library and Door County Public libraries. We love books! We store the books in labeled tubs (of course!). September Bins…
Bee books are organizational binders for students. They replace the typical “take home folder” that is sent home every night and returned the next school day. These folders include a wealth of resources for families to utilize, and they help…
Do your students need to learn letter names, sounds, or sequence? I’ve successfully used the following ABC activities in 1:1, small group, and whole group situations. They are suitable for independent, student work times as well. You can view each…
I currently teach first grade. We assess both formally and informally. If you wish, you can view the overview sheet that I’ve prepared that will give you an idea of assessment that takes place in my classroom: View Supporting Assessment…
Roll-a-Games can be used during your literacy or math blocks. During the game, students work in partnerships, or independently. Play begins when the first player rolls the 6-sided die. Players take turns rolling and drawing the parts based on what…
We work together to establish classroom expectations. These expectations are our rules. They go hand in hand with our school-wide PBIS expectations. Our process? Whole Group Brainstorm: Students share ideas for classroom expectations. We try to aim for expectations that meet…
We start the year out by determining how learners look and act. We talk about being “EAGLE listeners and learners” (an EAGLE is our mascot). As a class we participate in team-building activities that help us to understand that in order for…
Individual Student Behavior Tracking: Just as students don’t respond to a one size fits all approach to teaching reading and writing, I find they need differentiation for behavior management as well. I’ve developed several individual behavior tracking sheets. Some are goal…
PBIS Rewards We are a PBIS school. As a part of our Tier 1 behavior system, we have established our school-wide expectations – Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible. We also have a school-wide behavior matrix. Each classroom develops a…
I begin this strategy/activity typically in the 2nd or 3rd quarter of school. We have several other classrooms in our school that also are “Bucket-Filler” classrooms. We read several books about being bucket-fillers and not bucket dippers. We put magnets…