Fundations classroom set up

I have been absolutely overwhelmed and blessed with the amount of support I've gotten from readers this past year. So many of you have reached out about my classroom and asked questions or decor advice. You have given me the experience of a lifetime! I feel it's important that you know before continuing on that it truly takes a village to create my classroom each year. Behind the scenes there are many people who come together to make this possible. Friends and family members help me…

Musings of a 1st Grade Teacher. Ideas. Inspiration. Innovation

Each Level of Fundations is supported by comprehensive instruction and student materials that allow K–3 teachers to confidently present a carefully structured, multisensory phonics and spelling curriculum using engaging techniques. Prevention Model (Tier 1) How skills and concepts are taught is equally as important as what is being taught. Fundations materials support an integrated approach to learning, decoding, […]

My friend, who is also teaching TK this year, picked up a package of lined dry erase contact paper posters for me. Thank you, Lauren!!! ...

Recipe for Teaching - Ingredients for making learning fun and engaging!

I love my job. I really, really do! One of the favorite parts about my job is that I get to network with a whole bunch of very talented teachers. I love hearing about and seeing them implement creative strategies to improve student learning. During the past several years, many of our local school districts have focused on improving writing instruction. All of […]

Get organized this school year and create a guided area that pops in your kindergarten or first grade classroom!

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White board set up