Hello everyone! I am thrilled to be a part of an amazing group of teacher-authors who are sharing holiday lessons! Be sure to check out their posts - linked below - and be inspired! It really is the most wonderful time of the year to get kids writing, don't you think? It's all about The List (and the cards - remember the cards!) When you think back to your own childhood, when were you most motivated to put the time and effort into … [Read more...]
End of Year Writing Lesson: Writing for a purpose – Summer Lists!
Have you noticed that in the last few weeks of the school year, it gets more challenging to motivate kids to write? Many seem to only have the energy and patience for tasks that have real purpose. And let's face it, kids are far more motivated to do what we (the teachers, parents, role models in their lives) do. What the big people do is important and with intent. I love to see little ones swell with pride when they have helped out. I'm … [Read more...]
SWAP MEET – A PRODUCT SWAP BLOG HOP AND GIVEAWAY
A Guest Post by friend, mentor and first grade teacher, Amber Rausch of First Grade Diva Creations! My name is Amber Rausch from First Grade Diva Creations. Thank you to That Fun Reading Teacher for allowing me to guest post here on her blog! I have had so much fun participating in Swap Meet! I had the great pleasure of swapping resources with Sandra Farrell from Sandra’s Savvy Teaching Tips! WHERE I LIVE FLIP FLAP … [Read more...]
Reading and writing through play!
Do you have a child who loves animals, may wish to be a veterinarian or doctor, and could use a little practice or writing his or her name? (Not that you would ever mention it...) How about one who does not see the point in learning to read or write, but has a fantastic imagination? A sociable child with boundless energy, an interest in the law, perhaps, and exploring … [Read more...]