Teacher's Websites - Primary Grades

A Cupcake for the Teacher:

http://acupcakefortheteacher.blogspot.com/

This site has ideas for classroom arrangement, organization,     The first thing that drew me to the site was how organized the classroom was. The teacher creatively used the space in the classroom while keeping the room inviting and comfortable for the students. 

The teacher has many tips for easy to use centers, storing manipulatives, and keeping students organized. I love the multiple post on anchor charts that relay information to the students in fun and engaging ways. 

She designs activities that go along with her different themes including polar bears, earth day, and apples (fall). 


Sunny Days In Second Grade:

http://sunnydaysinsecondgrade.blogspot.com/

The teacher has been teaching for many years, so she has some great ideas on keeping your classroom organized. Her library has plenty of leveled books for her second grade students. She uses bins, tubs, and buckets for games, literacy center material, math manipulatives, and supplies. The classroom has a large carpet space for whole group lessons. This is great so the students can move around during the day. 

She uses tables instead of desk to create more space in the classroom. 
Her blog has activities for spelling, interactive notebooks, file folder games and more. I'm excited to look at her Word Study packet for my second grade class. 

Teacher's Websites - Birth through Preschool

Pre-K Pages:

http://www.pre-kpages.com/


This blog has ideas for organizing, stocking, and storing your center materials. The teacher has information for 17 different centers. Intentional play via choice centers are the main way preschoolers and toddlers should learn. These resources will help you set up developmentally appropriate centers. 

I enjoyed the post regarding behavior. The teacher talks about separation anxiety, making good choices, and paying attention. She also has a section filled with teaching tips. The most important section for me are the New Teacher Tips. 

  

Teach Preschool:

http://www.teachpreschool.org/

The item that caught my interest on this site was creative uses for bookshelves in the classroom. This is important when working in a small space. The teacher uses as much of the bookshelves as possible including the back and sides. Magnetic paint can add to how you use the bookshelves. 

The teacher has creative activities including pool noodle water hose play, yarn drawing, and cotton ball clouds. Her activities are different than the typical activities found in a preschool class.