Math Love
Last Friday marked the end of our money unit. The kids were pretty bummed out this morning to hear the news that we were now switching gears to three digit addition/subtraction with regrouping....
View ArticleYou know you're a teacher when...
As I was searching for new to blogs to follow last night, I stumbled into Kindergarten Lifestyle's linking party "You know you're a teacher when..." I couldn't stop reading and laughing, which was a...
View ArticleWriting strategies to get kids to write
I have a student this year that does not like to write. Early in January, I presented my concerns to my colleagues. We came up with a list of possible solutions to get him to write. Guess what! I've...
View ArticleReading Strategies for Unknown Words
I love Lucy Calkins and her Reader's Workshop curriculum. I have been using her writing curriculum for three years and this is the first year I use it for Reader's Workshop. These last two weeks have...
View ArticleThree Digit Subtraction with Regrouping, Common Mistakes
I've been teaching three digit subtraction with and without regrouping this week. We began by taking baby steps, such as using manipulatives and drawing the problems out using flats, longs, and cm....
View ArticleAwards, Plurals, and Party...Oh My!
Yesterday I woke up to a great comment....Good morning! I just thought I would start your day off with a surprise! I have given you an award! Go to my blog to claim it!! Happy Teaching.BrittanyI am so...
View ArticleNote's From Ms. H.
Before I go to bed, I just wanted to give you all a shout out for following my blog. From my first follower, Ms. B. all the way to follower 16, Vicky at Traditions, Laughter, and Happily Ever After....
View ArticleAnchor Chart Linky, Freebie, and Homework
Happy Monday all! What a weekend! It was raining, cold, and windy here in So. Cal, but I'm sure not as cold as other states across the country. I was very proud of myself for having balanced work...
View ArticleAnchor Charts
Hola blogging amigos! So one of the main reasons why I'm loving this blogging business is because I am pushing my creativity to the limit. One area that I've been struggling with in particular has...
View ArticlePin It Button-Finally Figured it Out!
As a new blogger, I am constantly updating and editing my blog. I really don't mind because I love anything having to do with technology and especially enjoying trying to figure out new technological...
View ArticleMath Word Problems
Happy Monday! I am officially counting down the days to a much needed Spring Break. Oh the joys of Spring Break! I can almost taste it ;)Last Friday, we assessed our 2nd graders in math word...
View ArticleMultiplication + Linky Party Fun!
Hello wonderful people! It's been a week since my last post and what a week! I decided last minute to apply for a masters program and was busy the whole week getting the application packet together....
View ArticleNote from Ms. H.- Spring Break Joys :)
Today's post will be a mini one. It seems that there's not much for me to blog about if I'm not in the classroom teaching. Either that or I refuse to think about work during my last days of Spring...
View ArticleLinky Fun!!!
Happy early Easter everyone! Out here in SoCal the weather is great and I'm enjoying every single minute left of my Spring Break. I can't believe that it's been a week already! Time sure flies when...
View ArticleSpring Break Linky Fun!
The stretch between January to Spring Break is hard. You feel it and the kids feel it too. You count down the days until you finally reach...SPRING BREAK!!! This week, I caught up on my household...
View ArticleLiterature Circles/Book Clubs for 2nd Grade
I was so busy my first week back after Spring Break! With report cards due by the end of the week and with our California State test in less than a month, each day zoomed by. Since test prep is in...
View ArticleWee Sing
I'm finally finished with report cards!!! I've been working on them since last week and finished this afternoon. I always wonder how much parents really look into our standards based report cards....
View ArticlePinterest, TPT, Linky Fun
Hi friends! I've been MIA for about 2 weeks now. I've been super busy at work getting ready for our California state test and have been getting home super exhausted. I also feel that because my mind...
View ArticleNotes From Ms. H. -Lessons to Help Teachers
Hi friends!Tomorrow will officially mark the last day of our ELA CST tests. One more week to go.....here we come Math! These last seven weeks have been so physically, emotionally, and mentally...
View ArticleNew School Year
Wow! It's been such a long time since my last post that I actually forgot what email I used to log on!!! Since my last post, I have received awards. I was so happy to receive the "One Lovely Blog...
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