CCIRA

I can't wait for CCIRA. I love the conference because I know I will learn so much and fill my bucket up. I also get to present. I love presenting and sharing things that make my job easier. It makes me happy to help other teachers. I can't wait to share everything I learned. Here is my presentation for CCIRA. Hope you enjoy it!

Tiny Tap

I love the app Tiny Tap. I have been trying to make apps that will be specific to the high frequency words that are required by my district. I know these will help the students because they are self-checking and motivating. I can't wait to make some more. I was thinking about how to use these for math. Here is the information about Tiny Tap. You can download it from the app store. It will show you how to make them and then you just have to start trying. I needed to start over a few times but all in all it is pretty easy. When you go to Tiny Tap search HFW and see the ones we made. Happy app making!

New Year!

Well, we are back at it this week. It has been great to be off for two weeks. I got to spend time with my family and relax. I also had time to do some reflecting. Since it is a new year I am ready for a new attitude. I want to bring more fun into the classroom. I don't mean fun like fluff, but fun while learning. I want to see the excitement of the students because that gives me more energy to teach better. I want to continue to have high expectations and rigor while adding the enjoyment of learning. I want to relax about testing and trust that good teaching will lead to high test scores because students will be prepared and confident as well. So, I off to start the new year in my classroom and hope it happens.