Hope you’re loving the book study so far!  We did a little chapter swapping, so I’ll be hosting Chapter 13 over here today!!  Today we’re chatting about Cooperative Learning and Reciprocal Teaching.  The first thing that jumped out at me in this chapter was this quote.  “Students learn 95% of what they teach to others.” […]

I’ve only made it to Chapter 4 so far but already I’m thrilled that I got on board with this read. Anytime I find myself going – YES, YES, YES within the first chapter, I know it’s worth the read! This little poem right here. This is something I’ve always said. We as teachers are […]

  Happy Tuesday Friends!! I’m here today to share something I’m super excited about a that’s coming your way! But first, I have to start with a little confession. It pains me to admit how little reading for pleasure I get done during the school year unless I happen find myself on winter, spring, or […]

Speedy quick post tonight to share this Valentine’s Day gift I gave my kiddos last year! It made for lots of happy faces when they dug into their box of treats last year, so I’ll be giving them out again this go around! I had some requests on Instagram to share the printable which you […]

Swinging by today to re-cap my time at the PK1 Conference in Santa Clara last week!! I signed on for this conference last Spring knowing that it was taking place the day after my 29th birthday. I kind of have a thing for challenging myself to step just outside of my comfort zone. So even […]

Happy New Years Eve!! 2014 was a year worth celebrating at the Stewart house. A few words that help sum it all up: nesting, fitness, Hawaii, TPT conference, 5K, family, new & old friends. I’m dropping by to let you know about a little sale my friends and I at Blog Hoppin’ have goingon today […]

Christmas Break has finally rolled around to my neck of the woods. PTL and Hallelujah… 😉 I wanted  to stop by and show you one of my favorite moments from our Holiday party this year. The class book exchange!! Two weeks ago we asked all the first graders to bring in a new or gently […]

Have you heard about the California Kindergarten Association’s Annual PK1 Conference?  Well, it’s an outstanding 3-day event designed by teachers for teachers specializing in early childhood education.  If you teach TK, Pre-K, K, 1st Grade, or Homeschool and live in the California area, this is definitely an event you don’t want to miss. This year’s […]

Christmas is just around the corner and I am THRILLED to be teaming up with some of my favorite bloggers to spread a little extra Holiday Cheer across the blogland this year!!!  We know it’s a busy time of year when teachers are busy replenishing supplies and also adding new goodies to their classroom bag […]

You know those days when you have a bunch of things planned out and then on the whim you change it all up? That was what happened today with this activity. And I’m glad it did because it was fun and not to mention funny for me to hear my kids share all the things […]