STAAR math review with a little carnival flair. Students correctly answered math problems and earned a chance to play. #Engagement Kay Franklin ES

Nothing better than book talking, making connections, and sharing our thoughts on our upcoming author study. Kay Franklin ES Elementary ELAR #allthingsliteracy

So excited to listen and learn from Kate DiCamillo last night in Austin. Love all things literacy!📚Kay Franklin ES

It was Swap Day Kay Franklin ES My students loved dressing up as teachers and running small groups, while I blended in with my hoodie. ❤️

It was such a fun experience to participate in Kay Franklin ES Battle of the Bluebonnet Books Battle! Thank you, Ms. Guerra for all that you do to promote literacy.

Wrapped up Read Across America with a character book parade. Small groups continued with some fun characters. My students rocked it! Now, spring break ready! Kay Franklin ES

Hanging LibraryPalooza and enjoying Kelly Yang speak. My 4th graders loved our reading of Front Desk. ❤️Kay Franklin ES

The best admin!

It was Poppin’ Poetry in 4th grade as we published and celebrated our poetry unit. Kay Franklin ES Elementary ELAR

When literacy is your passion, you hang out with Wiley Blevins, EdD on a chilly Saturday morning! Kay Franklin ES
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Enjoying Early Release and Valentine’s Day with our Buddy Class creating Love Monsters!!! Kay Franklin ES Brenda Gallardo

Author visit from Michael Rex was amazing. My class loved it. Kay Franklin ES

I’ve mentioned all of these to teachers I work with, but I like it compiled into one list. thinkgrowgiggle.com/2018/08/6-tips…

Review of our Multiplication and Division unit with Hexagonal Thinking. Students also presented their understanding of Gail Borden and his invention. Christine Mascorro Kay Franklin ES

North Pole Dress Up Day. 4th grade

A little elf magic and catching up with our buddies-creating snowman glyphs. It was the perfect way to end the week! Kay Franklin ES

STEM Challenge to get first Europeans to the Americas. Students had to build a boat that would float, travel, and carry 10 passengers. 4/5 made the voyage successfully. Kay Franklin ES NISD Elem Science

Another unit, another engaging immersion. We are excited for our informational text study. From brochures, infographics, and newspapers to text(physical and digital) these 4th graders explored and discussed all things literacy. Makes my ❤️ happy. Kay Franklin ES Elementary ELAR

Early intervention is essential.
If we wait we simply will not have the human/personnel capacity to give kids the intervention they need and deserve.
So when we choose to not intervene early we are choosing to in all likelihood condemn kids to a lifetime of reading struggle.

Frankie’s Sugar Skull Glow Run was a success for Anderson’s Awesome All*Stars!