Trains

Today we started opening up the possibly of a train project. though the math certainly upstaged my plans today Though the mud certainly upstaged my plans today we were able […]

Transition Time

I needed to take the time to do a couple dial 3 assessments for transition conferences that will be held tomorrow. I am stoked . Both girls doubled their scores […]

Visual Supports

Have you ever been really sad or angry but did not know how to verbalize it? Sometimes children feel that way too. That’s why visual supports throughout our classroom are […]

Teach a Skill

I think the thing we most forget about children is that they don’t know a skill until they experience it or it is taught to them. There is an old […]

Phonemic Awareness

The lack of phonemic awareness is the most powerful determinant of the likelihood of failure to read . -( Adams , 1990)  What is phonemic awareness? Phonemic awareness is […]

Reason 2953

Today the kids finished up their valentine treat for their friends. Over four days they used a different medium to decorate a small heart. Today they took a list of […]

Yoga what ?

One of the moms came in today and said… ” Are you guys doing yoga? ” Why yes, we are. Right now we’re just learning a few poses. We do […]

Intention

This week we’re still digging a little deeper into the discussion of consequences. While delivering consequences there are three intentions. 1. You have the intention to punish by making children […]

Are Rewards Ok ?

I remember the days of treasure boxes. I had an old sewing box that was painted gold. I had carefully chosen Jewels hot glued to the top that made it […]

Consequences #3

Hopefully you listened to my two vlogs yesterday explaining how I messed up. I have consequences too. My consequence was the feeling I had when I made a mistake in […]