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- Melissa
- I'm a mother, wife and teacher. I am enthusiastic about teaching...it's my passion and goal in life to do my part in helping our children be successful and happy.
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Earth Day Projects 2024 - Celebrate Earth Day April 22 by making some Earth-friendly projects! These projects are easy to make and can be sewn using upcycled materials like den...
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3rd Grade May/June Morning Bins - The end of the school year is here, and the 3rd Grade May/June Morning Bins can help you manage any of the end-of-the-year struggles that you might be fa...3 weeks ago
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Pokemon Sight Word Cards Freebie - Pokemon Sight Words: Includes the First 300 Fry Words. Click here to download for FREE :)
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Mexican amate - You need: 1. brown paper bag 2. tempera paint in fluoresecent colours and white 3. brushes 4. jar with water 5. black marker 6. col...
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Showing Some Love in February - I am finally back on the creative train and have set some goals for myself. I realized that I allow others' things to take priority over the thin...
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The Best Hotels in North Vancouver to Stay In (Advice from a Local) - The best hotels in North Vancouver, British Columbia, including which areas of North Vancouver to stay and which North Vancouver hotels we personally recom...7 months ago
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Alphabet Exploration - One of the main components of preschool and kindergarten is introducing the alphabet including letter identification, correct letter formation, and the ...
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NOW on EASEL- Back to School Digital Escape Room! - It's Back to School time! I love going back to school with all of the eager faces and changes that have taken place over the summer. Teaching is an amazin...
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Creative Ways to Get Kids Reading - This post could also be called "How to Be The Coolest Reading Teacher Ever!" Use a child's strengths in other subject areas! Interdisciplinary lessons ...
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Sound Walls - Many teachers are interested in using Sound Walls instead of Word Walls. The more traditional word wall is organized alphabetically using all 26 letters of...
2 years ago -
Interview with Boaz {10 years} - What is your favorite color? baby blue What is your favorite food? pizza What is your favorite treat? salt-water taffy What is your favorite subject in...
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Classroom Incentive: Super Student Tickets - I am always looking for new and fun ways to encourage participation and good behavior in my classroom. I usually have a bunch of different incentives goi...3 years ago
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Where Am I Now? - It feels like a million years ago, since I've sat down to write on this page. So much has taken place since my last post. Where am I now? Currently, ...
3 years ago -
Shine Bright Bulletin Board - I spent a few hours this week getting some of my bulletin boards ready for back to school. This is a hall bulletin board that is in my school. I love al...
4 years ago -
Introducing...CHICKAPIGLETS! - Oh my goodness y'all need to sit down for all this cuteness! My friends at Chickapig have outdone themselves with this new game... CHICKAPIGLETS!!! Just re...
4 years ago -
Giving Students a Voice in Our Classroom Library - There's nothing so beautiful as seeing your students happily reading, am I right? I've been working really hard to convert some of my previous not-big-fan...
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Mom Life, Teacher Life - *Forgive me for a minute as I talk to Blogger: Wow. So we meet again. I feel that I've neglected you, and even just logging into you, I feel I forgot how t...
5 years ago -
Birthdays in the Classroom - Birthdays are a big deal. I don't know about you, but my first graders love reminding me almost every day for the week leading up to their day: "IT'S ALMO...
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Creating a Classroom Library - Creating a Cozy Library The classroom library is always a popular spot in my classroom. During choice time, my students love cuddling up against a pillow w...
5 years ago -
Important Stuff - I ordered a fairy door from Amazon. Thankfully I was able to open it BEFORE my children or husband came home. It's important. I'm a first grade teacher. ...
6 years ago -
Classroom Birthday Gift FREEBIE - Hey all! Here comes another freebie! I'm sharing with you what I give my kiddos for their birthday! I just print out these "balloons" and attach them to a ...
6 years ago -
The Mini Greg - It has been a long time but finally, a new lesson plan template. A colorful and organized approach to guided reading groups. Originally created for Mr. Greg...
6 years ago -
Storage Solutions for the Classroom - Earlier this afternoon I posted this picture on Instagram.... I received a few messages after posting regaring the containers I used for organization, ...
6 years ago -
Reward Coupons & Brag Tags: Behavior Management Made Effortless, Engaging, & Fun! - Uh-oh, where did the summer go? It’s August ALREADY, and among the other gazillion things on your teacher to-do list, you may be thinking about which beha...
7 years ago -
How Teachers Feel After the First Day of School - Today was my 15th first day of teaching. I think it's a little like childbirth. We have to forget how much work it really is or we may not come back to ...
7 years ago -
Create Your Own Alphabet Line - A while back I blogged about how I create my own alphabet line in my classroom. I wanted to easily explain the process to some new teachers at my school, ...
7 years ago -
Increasing Students' Thinking...Moving Past Right There Questions in Lower Grades - Click here to get my Bloom's Ladders. The perfect way to increase the rigor in your classroom! The best part? They can be used with ANY fiction text...
8 years ago -
1000 Watt HPS Expand Gentle : The advantages of a good CONCEALED Program - Deciding on the best lights devices is just about the most important choices a person might help make as soon as seeking to develop a new backyard inside. ...
8 years ago -
How To Do An Animal Research Project in the Lower Grades - [image: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Animal-Research-Project-1909374] Each year in the spring, the teachers on my team do an animal research ...
8 years ago -
Transform Your Social Studies and Science Instruction - Sometimes I feel as if social studies and science are forgotten subjects. I know almost all of my professional development has been centered around langu...
8 years ago -
Teaching Character Traits {TBT} - It's time for Throwback Thursday! As I was sitting here reflecting on this past school year I was thinking about one thing I really liked this year. That ...
9 years ago -
Pi Day Freebie! - Pi Day is officially upon us for another year! I know that many of you take this day, March 14th, to do some exciting and fun activities in your classroom...
10 years ago -
Weekly Cheat Sheet - Happy Monday Everyone!!! Last week was a toughie! We were back from break... PLUS, there was Report Card Monday, followed by Conferences on Wednesday and ...
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The First - I s'pose I'm starting this blog not only to keep a record of the amazing things in everyday life I see for myself, but also to share with others the things...20 years ago
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3 comments:
Hi Melissa,
I love your blog- I have the same designer for my blog! I love DreamLike Magic! I'm your newest follower. Come on over and visit me I teach first.
Vicky
Traditions Laughter and Happily Ever After
Thanks Vicky! I appreciate the support. I too am your newest follower.
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