Yikes! I finally took the plunge and became a seller on Teachers Pay Teachers. After 7+ years of being a bilingual teacher and having to create countless resources to use with my students, I decided to take things to the next level by making items available for others in the same situation. I'll start with an introduction and a little about my teaching journey.
When not at school, I love to scrapbook, play volleyball, travel, and spend time with my family. I am busy at home with my wonderful husband, two stepdaughters (12 and 14) and 3-year-old twin daughters. My husband is very handy and often gets put to work making things for my classroom. I am sure I will show off some of his handiwork in the future! The older girls are busy with sports and always keep us running. The younger girls love to play outside and with dolls. Twins are amazing and it has been so fun watching them grow up together.
My first year teaching was a difficult one. The first half of the day was spent teaching literacy to a mixed group of kindergarteners and 2nd graders. (Yes, literacy for K/2. At the same time.) In the afternoon I taught literacy to third graders. Not being part of one grade level meant I didn't really have a team to work with. The next year I switched to teaching a bilingual first grade class and joined a team with 3 others bilingual teachers. Collaboration is a beautiful thing! The following year I had to switch roles again and was moved to the dual immersion program. I have been teaching dual language since then and love watching the students learn from one another. At my school I am lucky enough to work with two other first grade bilingual teachers who are very willing to plan together and share resources.
I am excited to become a member of the blogging community and to share some of my classroom experiences with you!
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