As teachers, we want to teach reading while building independence and a love for stories and their elements. The Cafe Book provides a cohesive structure that accomplishes both of those goals while helping us use assessment to inform our instruction.

The Daily Five is an awesome resource written by “The Sisters,” Gail Boushey and Jan Moser. This resource for teaching reading offers philosophical and practical advice for teaching reading, writing and skills of independence at any point in the school year.

I love pocket charts, and this one is no exception! Twenty pockets and portable, use it with these lesson plans across the curriculum, or find a great use of your own!

When your kids are out of school for summer vacation, try these fun learning activities whenever you hear “I’m so bored…” Top 5 Fun Summer Activities Teaching Summer Safety Saving Summer Coins Preparing Kids For Summer Reading Free Sun Salutation Handout and Daily Exercise Plan United States of America Flag and Lesson Plan Summer Fun [...]

This fun math activity will keep your students busy this summer! Ms. Robin teaches students how to save and count coins. Materials: Saving Summer Coins Chart and Jar Label Jar or Coffee Can Pencil Coins (Students find coins over the summer.) Instructions: Teacher This activity can be started at school and completed at home with [...]

Your students will love writing in their journals with the help of their summer adventures guide, Ms. Robin! The Summer Fun Journal can be sent home on the last day of school or it can be used for summer school. Ms. Robin sings writing prompts on each page. Your students will enjoy writing and illustrating [...]

Magnetic letters offer a great way for students to learn letters, sounds, spelling and word building through using manipulatives. Check out my top ten ways to use magnetic letters to build these skills!