Welcome! I’m Teach-A-Roo!
I help primary teachers like you marry standards with engaging, rigorous, and fun learning experiences for all learners. I have been teaching and mentoring in a Title I, K-8 setting for almost 30 years. I am a literacy and STEAM enthusiast and try to bring art, music, storytelling, and science together in meaningful, standards-based lessons in my real-life first grade classroom.
Close Reading With Wordless Books
Thanks to Deanna for hosting a linky about my most favorite things- BOOKS! Can you do a close reading with a (nearly) wordless book? YES! You CAN! I am a HUGE fan of David Wiesner's books and was super thrilled when his latest book, Mr. Wuffles! won the Caldecott...
Notice and Note- Book Study Week 1
I am so excited to be a part of several bloggy book studies this summer. It really motivates me to keep learning and growing as a professional. Thanks to Melissa at Dilly Dabbles for organizing this great study. I have had Notice and Note for almost...
What I’m Reading this Summer… Summer Reading Linky!
A big thanks to Marie from Hands on Teacher in First for organizing this linky. It is forcing me to get my rear in gear. I have a nightstand full of books I have been collecting for summer reads and need to get busy!I am so excited to be part of two book...
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