Dr. Seuss Whole Brain Teaching Rules-with New Diamond Rule

Every year, my school has a new theme. We are going with Dr. Seuss this school year. So my creative side came into play and I've been creating some Seuss WBT posters. I love the way they turned out. While I was at the National WBT conference last week, Coach B introduced the new rule, the Diamond Rule. The Diamond Rule says to "keep your eye on the target." I LOVE this new rule! What a fun way to keep the kids engaged! I posted the 5 rules plus Diamond rule on my TpT and the best part...it's FREE just like all my WBT posters!

Hocus Pocus, Everybody Focus!

I am so excited because my Donors Choose project was fully funded today!!!! My wonderful friend, Angela and her family, funded the rest of my project. I had several donations the past couple of days from amazing friends and family. I'm truly blessed!

I initially wrote my project request in March 2015. This is my second time to submit this project. I was determined to get these stability balls! I knew if my class, especially the boys, had comfy seating,they would be more engaged in learning. Oh and yeah, I get one, too!! With WBT and the stability balls,I'm going to be in teacher heaven!

I can't wait to see my students' faces when they walk I to the classroom the first day! 

                        

WBT National Conference 2015

Just got back from the WBT National Conference in Pineville, Lousiana. I can't begin to tell you how MUCH I learned!!!! I've been implementing WBT for 2 years and I'm more excited now to get back into the classroom than I've ever been! I had the pleasure of meeting Coach B and attending his advance class in lesson design and delivery. It was very informative and upbeat. Now that I've seen what he exactly wants in a 5 step lesson, I'll be ready to make my video! He told me it needs to be exemplary so other teachers will be able to see my video and learn from it. I've got this, Coach B!!!

Not only did I learn many new strategies, I met new friends!!! I love meeting other teachers who are going through the internship like myself. I can't wait to collaborate and share our videos! I learned so much and I look forward to sharing with my staff in August! Next year's conference is already in my calendar!! Here's a pic of me and my outstanding mentor, Farrah Shipley, the first day of conference.  She taught me everything I know! I am blessed!