I figured it was about time that I created a blog that highlighted what I love...teaching. I finally decided on the blog name: Live Laugh Learn with Mrs. K. I think this embodies how I feel about teaching. Teaching is about living and balancing your life with other things you enjoy. Laughing at life especially in the classroom. AND most importantly, I think teaching is about learning. Not only are the students learning but I am a HUGE learner!
I especially love the summer when I can catch up on my summer reading. Once the school year gets going I rarely have time to read the latest research and best teaching practices. This summer I have set out to become a better math teacher. I have a pile of math professional books sitting on my night stand. I just finished reading Guided Math, Best Practice (4th Edition), and Building Mathematical Comprehension. Each book reinforces the need to move away from teacher-centered instruction and towards student-centered instruction. Currently I am reading Second Grade Math and Mastering the Basic Math Facts in Addition and Subtraction. All of these have been good reads and have stretched me to really think about my math instruction.
I hope you enjoy taking the journey of learning with me and my class!
LOVE!
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