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Phonics Writing Centers
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A well-structured writing center can be a game-changer for young learners,
helping them bridge the gap between reading and writing. When designed with
a ...
Setting Reading Goals Around the BIG 5
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Developing a love for reading at an early age is one of the greatest gifts
you can give a child. Reading not only enhances vocabulary and
comprehension ...
Sewing Goals and Vintage Inspiration
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This year, I set a goal to sew more of my own clothing and limit my
purchases to only my boys' clothes. I also aimed to use sewing patterns and
fabri...
Olympic athletes
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You need:
1. scissors
2. glue
3. white drawing paper A1 size
4. cardboard in Olympic colors
5. compasses
Start this lesson with 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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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...
Henry the Explorer | Winter 2019-2020
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*Explorers, navigation, survival skills, and treasure:* our adventure with
Henry the Explorer.* . .
*Exploring Phillips Reservoir*
25 ...
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Trick or Teach!
Click here to download a page with direct links to the Halloween items on
sale in my Teachers Pay Teachers store through October 31st.
From Egg-sitting to Chick-sitting!
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Check out what Little Joe Chickapig was up to in our classroom...
Yep! Thats's right LJC was doing a little egg-sitting for some of the hens
back at the C...
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...
Our Craft and Netflix
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I have been watching Chef's Table on Netflix. It is about culinary stars
that are redefining food. Some of the most renowned chefs in the world
share thei...
Polka Dot Classroom Tour!
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I'm so excited to share my newest project with you all! Even though it's
summer break, I can't seem to get out of teacher mode! I've been busy
setting up a...
Meet the Teacher Freebies
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12 years later, and I still get butterflies on Meet the Teacher night. I
love meeting a new group, but its such a busy night trying to meet all my
new ...
[Sight Words] in Pre-K?! You bet'cha!
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Well, hello there! :)
Preschool has been an adventure.
A wonderful, glorious, exhausting adventure.
In May, I finished up my 2nd full year.
That first gro...
Changes
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Lots has changed since I sat down to write here. While I still love this,
my teacher voice has wavered a bit.
You see, I began the school year without a ...
Three Characters Your Students Will Love
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Picture books are my jam. I don't know if it is cool to say that anymore,
but there it is.
My firsties adore picture book time. I make sure to do a quick...
Class Picture Coming Soon FREEBIE
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Hey there friends!
I hope your summer was awesome and that you are well rested! I go back soon
(less than a week) but I'm so ready for my new little group....
Hey Teachers....It's OKAY.
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*Yes YOU.*
The one whose weary body hits snooze 5 times before hurriedly rushing out
the door to get to school on time.
I'm talking to you.
The perm...
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, ...
Teachers Pay Teachers Sale
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For all the Aussie teachers going back to school and any one else looking
to update their lesson plans, don't miss out on the 2 day sale, you still
have t...
Making Bulletin Board Titles
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Happy Sunday! I wanted to pop in quickly and share how I make my titles
for bulletin boards. I got several questions about this after posting my
vocabular...
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...
Making a xmas bauble can do rhinestone Beads
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*Preparing the christmas time bangle for do rhinestone beading*
Holiday will fast nearing, delivering six to eight it some of the want
regarding excel, shad...
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...