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.
Earth Day Projects 2024
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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...
3rd Grade May/June Morning Bins
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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...
Showing Some Love in February
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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...
Alphabet Exploration
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One of the main components of preschool and kindergarten is introducing
the alphabet including letter identification, correct letter formation, and
the ...
NOW on EASEL- Back to School Digital Escape Room!
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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...
Creative Ways to Get Kids Reading
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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
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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...
Interview with Boaz {10 years}
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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...
Classroom Incentive: Super Student Tickets
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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...
Where Am I Now?
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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, ...
Shine Bright Bulletin Board
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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...
Introducing...CHICKAPIGLETS!
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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...
Giving Students a Voice in Our Classroom Library
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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...
Mom Life, Teacher Life
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*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...
Birthdays in the Classroom
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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...
Creating a Classroom Library
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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...
Important Stuff
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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. ...
Classroom Birthday Gift FREEBIE
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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 ...
The Mini Greg
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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...
Storage Solutions for the Classroom
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Earlier this afternoon I posted this picture on Instagram....
I received a few messages after posting regaring the containers I used for
organization, ...
How Teachers Feel After the First Day of School
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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 ...
Create Your Own Alphabet Line
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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, ...
Teaching Character Traits {TBT}
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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 ...
Pi Day Freebie!
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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...
Weekly Cheat Sheet
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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 ...
The First
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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...