Skip to content

HOME
My Classroom
Blog
Resources
Shop
Fonts
Contact Me

HOME

In my classroom, we dance, we sing, and we chant loudly. We use our hands to accompany our purposeful talk and we make lots of silly faces.

Read the Blog

Recent Posts

Goal Setting: A Management Tool to improve Classroom Routines and Behaviors
5 Ways Hanging Files Will Help You Organize Your Classroom Like A Boss
Products We Love Giveaway
Computer Center Organization
Website Launch and Giveaway

Subscribe

Subscribe to receive instant updates!

Facebook

Facebook

Instagram

Alert the media because I wrote a blog post! I’m often asked how I implement class incentives and manage class wide goals. This is my secret weapon. Here’s a brief run down of how the scoreboard works for me. Read my entire blog post to get ALL the details. 1️⃣ As a class, we set a goal targeting a specific routine or behavior that needs a bit of improvement. For example: the time it takes to transition between tasks. 2️⃣ When I notice the mini humans are improving or demonstrating the expected behavior, I award them an “Oh yeah” tally. 3️⃣ If the class or several students (never single out just one kiddo) does not follow the routine or demonstrates the unexpected behavior, I give them an “Oops” tally. “Oops” tallies serve as reminders to follow through with expectations and are intended to help the class track the need for improvement. During goal setting discussions, we talk about “oops moments,” which are opportunities for improvement. Since students are working towards improving a behavior or routine class wide, a quick fix is not expected. My motto is: practice makes better. Therefore, we discuss that “oops moments” allow us to experience the effects of not following through with expectations so that we are better prepared in the future and can become more aware of our behavior. When establishing our class goal, students decide on the number of “oops” tallies they can receive in one day. 4️⃣ At the end of the day, the class has met their goal if they have earned more “oh yeah” tallies and have not exceeded the targeted number of “oops” tallies. 5️⃣ To track our daily/weekly progress, we record the number of “oh yeah” tallies on a graph. **Click the link in my bio to read the entire blog post** #goalgetters #classroomgoalsetting #theanimatedteacher

If standing is required after 7 PM, I’m out. What gives you JOMO? #jomo #joyofmissingout

Check out my insta story (saved under “shop”) to learn more about how your mini humans can interactively review your classroom routines and procedures! What is the most important routine you review after break? Comment below ⬇️ I’ll randomly select a winner to receive a free copy! #reteachallthethings #routinesandprocedures

‘Tis the season to reteach 👏🏼 all 👏🏼the 👏🏼 things! My routine and procedure pack includes engaging tasks that bring excitement to learning and reviewing routines and procedures. You’ll get premade and editable procedure discussion cards with several tips to make it fun and interactive, plus five review games students can play to reinforce expectations. Click the link in my profile to see more! #routinesandprocedures #reteachalltheroutines #saveyoursanity #sometimesiforgetpeoplesnamessoyoucantblametheminihumansfornotrememberinghowtodostuff #didyouactuallyreadallthat #goodforyou

Happy New Year!!! My New Year’s Reflection and Goal Setting unit just got a major makeover! If you already own it, redownload. If you’re in need of purposeful and engaging writing activities for your first week back, this is perfect! Students reflect and share their proudest moments from 2018 and then set new goals for 2019. It’s 20% off now! Click the link in my bio to shop. #happynewyear #teacherspayteachers

Still teaching this week? This activity was my go-to during the last few days before break. This craftivity is versatile and can be used to represent tons of ELA or math skills. Here’s how we created division trees! 1️⃣ First we reviewed the different ways to represent division. 2️⃣ Then each mini human received an equation on an index card. They recreated the thinking map and modeled the equation six different ways. 3️⃣ I checked in for accuracy and gave the ok to assemble the tree. 4️⃣ Finally the mini humans rewrote each representation on an ornament. So fun and engaging and the minis had no idea I was using it as a formative assessment. Click the link in my bio to see more!#christmascraftivity #craftivitiescanbepurposeful #isitchristmasbreakyet #theamygroesbeckanchorchart

Facebook
Pinterest
Instagram

Blog at WordPress.com.