I heart Daily 5!

Last year I discovered Daily 5 by the 2 Sisters.  I decided to start it in the middle of the year last year and saw great results, so I'm starting from the beginning of the year this year.  I think it's amazing what my first graders have been able to do and all day long I hear the question "when will it be Daily 5?"  I thought I'd share some great resources I've found online to help me with Daily5.

Mrs.Shannon's First Grade

Mrs.Wallbank.com

Daily 5 Mini-Lessons

Daily5CAFEChat

If you know any more resources I should add let me know! 

Take Some Time Out To Laugh

I recently found this wonderful blog about teaching. It is called It's Not All Flowers and Sausages written by Mrs.Mimi. I'm always waiting for the next post because I can't get enough. Mrs.Mimi is hilarious and easy to relate to. She teaches second grade and so I feel we have a lot in common.

She just recently came out with a book of the same name. It's Not All Flowers and Sausages the book is a must read for elementary teachers. I think parents would enjoy it as well. It gives insight in to the wonderful world of teaching little ones.

Sometimes we just need to stop and have a laugh. There are many parts to teaching that are not my favorite things to do (such as paperwork and grading), but I absolutely love my job. Kids are wonderful and make everyday worthwhile!

Take some time to check out her blog or read her book. You will not be disappointed!