When I was in college I came across the book Joyful Learning In Kindergarten by Bobbi Fisher. This was my turn to book for many years. I dreamed of having a joyful classroom just like Bobbi Fisher. It took me many years to get a job in a public school and it was worth the wait! Surprisingly, I got a job a few towns over from Bobbi Fisher's school.
I have been working in the field of early childhood education for twenty years. I have taught preschool, k/1 multi age, first grade and kindergarten.
I created a class blog as a way to communicate with families things happening in my classroom. I find blogging a much easier task then writing classroom newsletters.
My teaching blog shares some of the templates, lessons, other teacher ideas and professional resource I find inspiring!
Have a teaching blog has also helped me become more organized with my teaching life and has brought a bit of excitement.
Everything I do in my classroom came from someone sharing!






13 comments:
Hi Melissa- thanks for all you share!! I am trying to upload the sight word stamping book and having a hard time. Can you email it, or give me a hint? Thanks, cathy edington@morrice.k12.mi.us
Hi Melissa,
I saw a comment you made about your "daily 5" time during the day...would you be willing to share with me what you do for daily 5 in kindergarten. I have been interested in doing it for some time, but was unable to wrap my head around it!
Thank you,
Kali Rechtzigel
karleezmomma@gmail.com
Love your blog! I hope you'll link up on my Blog Hop page!
Donna
Math Coach’s Corner
Math Coach’s Corner on FB
Hi Melissa!
I added your blog to my new list of blogs at Kindergarten Network. Stop by sometime and check it out when you have a chance and let me know if I left out any details you would like to be added.
Blessings,
Marlana
Lil' Country Kindergarten
Kindergarten Network
Hi Melissa- I just found your blog through Pinterest. It is pretty amazing. Thank you for all the wonderful ideas. I haven't taught little ones before, but I will be working with teachers next year K-5. So I am spending part of my summer exploring blogs to get as much information and resources as I can.
I am a KC teacher as well. I have taught in both KCMO and NKC.
Antoinette
Hi Melissa,
I just wanted to thank you SO MUCH for all of your amazing posts. I am teaching kindy for the first time this year and have used many of your excellent ideas. Your generosity in sharing all of these resources (and all of those downloads) is wonderful.
thanks again,
Gabi
Hi Melissa,
I love your "Thinking Map Thursdays". Do you do something "special" like that for each day of the week?
Thanks,
Holly
Hello! I just found your blog and love it. I was wondering if you had a way for me to download your word family houses other than using Scribd? Thanks so much!
Ashley
a_norby@hotmail.com
Hi Melissa,
I just found your blog through April's Chalk Talk. I love your ideas and it is certainly clear that you have a joyful classroom. I am now teaching pre-K but I'm sure I will still be able to use so many of your ideas. Thanks for sharing them!
Lyn
Mrs. Goff's Pre-K Tales
Thanks for your comment MS Goff! Melissa
I'm amazed with how much you and your joyful learners can get done in one day! I thought you might have said at one point you are on a half day schedule, how does that work for you? I'm so inspired by your writing strategies, and have even started a few of the techniques you talk about. I want to be like you when I grow up!
We have a full day two days a week with just 10 kids. That's how I get so much done! I am so glad your using some of the writing strategies! Your post has made my day! Thanks you Melissa!!
Hi Melissa,
I have enjoyed browsing through your very informative blog.
I am wondering if you would be interested in writing a review of my new CD, Count, Add, Subtract! - Fun With Math, Music, and Movement.
I would be happy to send you a complimentary copy. You can read more about this recording at: http://www.happalmer.com/Files/Count,%20Add,%20Subtract!.html
I could also include a link to your website.
Thank You,
Hap Palmer
www.happalmer.com
hap.palmer@gmail.com
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