Our Last (Real) Week Together

Even though we are nearing the end of the school year and my classroom is stacked high with boxes, I've been working hard to keep the learning momentum going in the room.

This weekend I did a little crafting and made some fun Math games to keep us engaged. 

Our morning routine stayed pretty much the same this week as we practiced our spelling skills using Word Journeys. If you haven't heard of Word Journeys it is a way to differentiate your spelling instruction for students needs. My students have made huge growth in their spelling this year and later this summer I'll post some data to prove it! 

I then introduced the kids to Reader's Theater and set them up in their groups to start working on their presentations. They have been so excited about it! 

Math games have been keeping us up and moving with the wonderful Greater Than Less Than Scoot from Brandy Owens Shoemaker and the 3D Shapes Scoot from Teacher's Breathing Space. 

We also did some Whole Brain Teaching review with our 3D Shape attributes. 

Outside of the classroom, our state has been covered in rain! Fingers crossed that we have Field Day tomorrow and I'll have some fun pictures to post! 

It's Not Good-Bye, Only See You Later

We only have 8 days left it in this wonderful school year!!! 

It makes me happy to say those words, but at the same time I am going to have to pull it together for the last day, because I know the tears will flow. I have absolutely loved this year. My students were amazing and I couldn't have worked at a better school. My district has taught me so much and I'm super excited about starting another year in First Grade. 

As the year comes to a close, I have already started making new things for next year. Todays project was a teacher toolkit! It turned out better than I had expected thanks to these cute labels I purchased from Learning In Wonderland on TPT. I'm OBSESSED with Melonheadz so this will be the perfect addition to my classroom. 

I also just finished up a great book study! 

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You've got to check it out for yourself, especially if you are like me and you teach at a low socio-economic school. This book provides some great ideas for teachers who need to help motivate students who have diverse backgrounds. I can't wait to start some of these ideas in my classroom next year! 

Next on my reading list is Deeper Learning by Eric Jensen and LeAnn Nicklesen!

Come back in a few days to see some of our end of the year activities!