Tag: classroom environment
A True Interactive Phonics Word Wall
Many of us Super Teachers have had Word Walls in our classrooms for years and years now. I have had one since forever! However, I have never found the Word Wall to be truly interactive for my students. Have you? Of course, we practiced our […]
A Back to School Freebie for YOU!
It’s that time of year again! We’re Back to School! It’s bittersweet isn’t it? Everything is fresh and brand new, new faces, new friends, new beginnings…and new school supplies! WooHoo! Yet, no more lazy mornings, late nights, planning your days on a whim. BooHoo! Here […]
Classroom Library Labels: Freebie!
It’s that time of year again and as teachers we are torn between soaking up the last days of summer vacay and prepping our classrooms and resources for another school year! Let it be a great one! To help you get your year off on […]
The Back to School Listening Center with QR Codes
This Back to School Listening Library includes 24 stories with SafeShare.tv QR codes and one Retelling Story Map. You can use these during your Daily 5 centers: Listen to Reading or as whole group Read Alouds! All SafeShare.tv QR code links are safe to share with […]
School Store Behavior Incentive System
If you are looking for an alternative to the “Stoplight” behavior management approach, you might just appreciate this behavior management tool that will not only encourage your students to make better choices, but they will also learn the value of coins and counting money! First, […]
Words Their Way, OUR way Part 6: Assessment
Now that you have your Word Study routines in place it is now time to consider how you will assess your students and evaluate their growth. I have some simple solutions for you! Assessing Each Sort At the end of each sort/unit I administer a […]
Words Their Way, OUR way Part 4: Motivation & Goal Setting
Now that you have prepped your resources, you are ready to forge ahead with your differentiated Word Study groups. But before you do, I have some tips to help you motivate your students to achieve with goal setting! Motivate Your Students with a Theme and […]
Words Their Way, OUR way Part 5: Routine & Differentiated Mini-lessons
Now that you have motivated your students and set goals, you are ready to introduce your Word Study routines. I have some tips to help you introduce these routines whole group so that later on, your students will have clear expectations as to what they […]
The Benefits of Creating a Classroom Map
Creating a classroom map is a great tool to help manage classroom procedures throughout the day. I’m sure that your students buddy up during workshops, math and have independent reading book nooks. Use this classroom management strategy in order to avoid any confusion, and debates […]
If you’re like me, you consider teaching a form of art. Having taught for 20 years, I have created many teaching resources, and here at The K Files, I would like to share them with you.
As a mother of three boys and a “school mom” for my students, it is my belief that the classroom is a “home away from home”.
From my home away from home….
…to yours.
