Classroom beginning of the year

It’s the hustle and bustle time of year where we are either setting up new classrooms, refining our existing or beginning to think about… | Instagram

Sweetest little read aloud and anchor chart activity today! 💕 We read the story, “Our Class is a Family.” Every student had a sticky note…

Family photo wall - Anti bias education starts with making sure all your students feel represented and comfortable in the classroom. #antibias #earlychildhood #preschoolclassroom

I LOVE Libraryland! Have I mentioned that before? I have always been an avid volunteer, one that likes to try new things.. and I love connecting. Now, is libraryland overwhelming.. it sure is! Another thing I love is learning from others (and having a space to offer to different activities is great as well) The title of this blog is collaboration.. but when rethinking and writing it, I realize that the collaboration that I had with my art teacher was bouncing ideas off of each other.. and…

My kids thought about peace this week in honor of MLK Jr. This question was my inspiration. I found it on Pinterest but couldn't find its owner. I made this simple little sheet, which we used in addition to Writing Workshop, not in replace of. (Writing prompts are used rather sparingly in my classroom. In fact, this is the first one of the year.) I see people picking trash. I see reading. I see sharing with my friends. I see people praying. I see people helping each other. Click on the…