It's time for my reflections on Chapter 3! I love that we are getting into the nuts and bolts of D5 now. This is the putting it all together, getting organized and making it work . . . all starting to come together little by little. So here's what I came up with while I followed along with Tammy's guiding questions:1. Establish a gathering place for brain and body breaks. (Do you call your gathering place anything special? A few of my teammates did. Annie called ... VIEW POST
Chapter 3 and Time for a Freebie!
A Pinterest Inspired Art Project and . . . a differentiated place value freebie.
No I haven't been dying my sheets in our kindergarten class but we have been doing these beautiful Pinterest inspired tissue paper tie dye art that I just HAD to share with you. I the got idea from HONEST TO NOD when I saw this pictureIt looked easy enough and guess what? It is!You have to be really careful when your pulling it apart.You don't want it to be completely wet but you don't want it to be completely dry either.But once it's opened . . .Is it ever gorgeous. And ... VIEW POST
Fix 3, Win a Fix and Fixing to Go To Vegas Baby!
You’ve hauled half of your life back and forth to school . . . computer bag, book bag, camera bag, planner, summer reading . . . You’re exhausted! Maxed Out! You just need a little diversion from 5 and 6 years old! And that’s when you see it . . . Your Stitch Fix box has arrived! Oh, Happy Day! I'm not one of those people that likes to rip open the box and get right after it. Stitch Fix packages everything so nicely, I feel like I need to savor the ... VIEW POST
Setting Up Successful Math Stations
As a kindergarten teacher, I strongly believe in the effectiveness of hands-on learning, particularly through word work or math stations. However, setting up stations that are independent and successful can seem overwhelming. That's why I want to share my six steps to setting up successful math stations each month. By following me throughout the year as I start, tear down, change over, adjust, and differentiate the stations each month, you'll witness the incredible power of this classroom ... VIEW POST
One More Amazing Giveaway for Teacher’s Appreciation
Just when you thought that Teacher Appreciation Week couldn't get any better, we have one more GREAT giveaway that you aren't going to want to miss! A few of my Blogging Stitch Fix Teacher Friends and I are giving away the ultimate Stitch Fix Prize. There is so many chances for you to win something during this giveaway, you just have to try. Before I give you the lowdown of how Stitch Fix works and the giveaways, let me show you what my stylist sent to me in my last fix. First ... VIEW POST
St. Patrick’s Day Ideas
I was recently asked when I was scheduling an appointment if March 17th was a 'high holy day' in my family. I don't know why anyone would think that just because I have the last name of McGuire that St. Patrick's Day would be more special than any other day in my home. The truth is . . . it's not only a HUGE holiday at the McGuire household but it's an EPIC day (and month) in my classroom as well. I know, I know . . . some folks wonder 'why does every holiday have to be a party or something ... VIEW POST
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