Does anyone remember me?

Wow! I have been missing in action a LONG time. School started, and there went my free time! How does everyone else juggle teaching, family, and blogs? You all must have super-human powers!! I have a super class of students this year, but it seems like more and more is added to our list of responsibilities. Is anyone else feeling the same way? Well, this time I have a funny and a freebie. Did you see this cartoon? I wish lawmakers would look at standardized tests the same way teachers do.

We recently finished mid-trimester conferences. I had parents concerned about their child who is still using pictures as clues to read, and those who are memorizing the text. I give this little handout to them. I hope somebody is able to use it. I will try to post more often, and hopefully you will be able to use the items I post!! Have a great week of teaching!!