Category Archives: Blogger Jennifer

Jennifer: Real-Life Learning

Posted on 20 January 2010 by Anna

When I am teaching, it is usually easy to break down topics into bite-sized pieces that my students can understand. Reading, for example, is relatively simple to break down once I recognize which sounds or blends are giving them trouble…. Continue reading →

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Jennifer: The Effect of a Single Teacher

Posted on 6 January 2010 by Anna

I originally had an entirely different blog in mind, but just like in special education, life has its way of forcing us to be flexible, especially in unfortunate circumstances. Early this week I was informed that a professor who mentored… Continue reading →

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Jennifer: Report Card Season

Posted on 29 December 2009 by Anna

Report card season is here again. Is it strange that I’m as nervous about it as I was when I was the person receiving one? I’ve always felt guilty about sending home report cards, and I never understood exactly why… Continue reading →

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Jennifer: Christmas Came Early This Year

Posted on 9 December 2009 by Anna

Just when I thought I had everything under control, I got an unexpected Christmas present . . . a new student. This messes everything up: all my scheduling, all the lessons and groupings. It even screws up our recess and… Continue reading →

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Jennifer: Mission: Literacy

Posted on 25 November 2009 by Anna

Reading instruction and assessments have been at the forefront of my mind lately. I am currently taking a course for a second credential specific to the various methods of reading instruction, including read-alouds, shared reading, literacy circles, and so on…. Continue reading →

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