Oh my goodness! I LOVE my new blog design! Thanks so much to Alicia at DreamLike Magic!
PS It just hit me today... I'm getting excited about school starting soon!
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THANKFUL WRITING - Do you need a few more activities to do this week? These books are a "timely" way to nurture nonfiction writing and gratitude!Thankful JournalMake a specia...
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December’s Delightful Freebies for Kindergarten Learning and Fun! - With December here and routines well-established, I’m excited to share some amazing resources for the holiday season! This post features 25 free, Decembe...4 days ago
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Book Activities Novel Study - [image: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever novel study book activities unit with companion printables, reading comprehension worksheets, and literacy lesson...
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Phonics Games for Beginning Readers - In today’s fast-paced educational landscape, teachers are constantly seeking innovative methods to engage students and enhance their literacy skills. One...2 weeks ago
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*FREE* Fall Woodland Animals Printable Bookmarks - As the leaves and temperature have started changing with the arrival of fall, I'm feeling all the love for all the cute creatures out and about around ou...
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13 Valentine’s Day Videos for Kindergarten – Read, Move and Learn! - Want to find kindergarten-friendly videos that hit the mark in time for learning about Valentine’s Day? Here is a list of teacher-recommended videos for te...9 months ago
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Reindeer Theme - Teaching kindergarten in December is just so fun! I love bringing the magic of the season into the classroom. One of my favorite themes to teach is rein...
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BACK TO SCHOOL AUGUST FAVORITES FOR THE KINDERGARTEN TEACHER - [image: Are you a kindergarten teacher getting ready for the new school year? Look no further for resources to make your classroom the best it can be! My...
1 year ago -
Making a List, Checking it Twice: Why Every Teacher Should Have an Amazon Wish List - As a teacher, having an Amazon wish list can be incredibly helpful. It lets you keep track of the items you need and ensure you remember everything nece...1 year ago
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Finding Phonics in a Sentence - Our class took the time to review what "Secret Stories" we have learned so far this school year. First, I read the story and the students shared the sound...
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Creepy Crayon: Free Craft Template! - Today, I am going to give you a link to our free Creepy Crayon craft that we made to accompany the book *Creepy Crayon* by Aaron Reynolds! Yay! If you...
2 years ago -
First Day of School Activities with 5 Favorite Read Alouds - Finding great books for the first days of school, especially new ones, is always on my list! These are some of my favorite books that lend themselves to ...2 years ago
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Back to School Centers for Kindergarten - Teachers often enjoy summer sitting by the pool or catching up on their reading list. However, they also spend time reflecting on the previous year and p...2 years ago
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Back to School Bulletin Board Idea - This bulletin board says “We’re the BRIGHTEST CRAYONS in the box!” making it perfect for back to school. If you wanted to make this bulletin board for Teac...2 years ago
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Groundhog Freebie and other goodies - In case you are in need of some last-minute Groundhog Day ideas... Here is a FREEBIE! These digital activities are a fun way to practice skills. Are...2 years ago
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Hooray for Earth Day! FREE Earth Day Games! - Are you ready to celebrate Earth Day on April 22? It is a great day to do something different. Here are a few things that we have done in the past. At...
3 years ago -
Book Review: Nature Play Workshop for Families - Happy Publish Day!!!🎉🎉 Thank you to @Netgalley and Quatro Publishing/Quarry @quartokids for letting me preview this amazing book *Nature Play Workshop ...
4 years ago -
Formative Assessments for Elementary Teachers - No matter where or what grade you teach (first grade, fifth grade, or somewhere in between), assessment is likely an ongoing topic of conversation in your ...4 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, ...
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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...
5 years ago -
Landforms (Formal Observation) - I spent two weeks learning ALL about Landforms and we had a BLAST! My students were full of knowledge by the end of the two weeks and they were eager for...
5 years ago -
All the Doodles! - I can't tell you how handy my Doodle Letters have been in creating fun little cards (like the one above) for family and friends. I often mix and match le...
5 years ago -
Happy Thanksgiving! - This Thanksgiving, I'm starting my kiddos at home off with a Thanksgiving Turkey Hunt! I have hidden 18 turkeys around the house with a word on each tur...
6 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...
6 years ago -
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...
6 years ago -
Sensory Chair DIY: Monday Made It - We all know that our students need more sensory experiences. That’s why we incorporate lighting, music and sensory bins into the classroom. Why not inc...6 years ago
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March Centers - Oh, these centers were some of my favorites when I taught Kindergarten!! Browse through the pics for some whimsical fun!And a little twist on that station...6 years ago
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Self Portraits! - Hey Kinder Friends, Well, with my room under construction it's fair to say that it has been an interesting start to the school year to say the least. I fee...
7 years ago -
Freebies You Have Asked For This Week! - The first two weeks have been crazy busy and lots of fun! Many have asked for the Zero the Hero Letter and activity sheets so I posted them in my TPT...
7 years ago -
Using Painted Jenga Blocks for A Fun Vocabulary Game - Amazon is my go-to app for just about everything online shopping! I mean, I’ve even ordered groceries using Amazon Pantry and it’s amazing, speedy and su...
7 years ago -
Pack a Picnic Basket - *It's Picnic Time!* Time to celebrate the end of summer and Back-To-School with a family picnic. The *Mother Goose Time Preschool Curriculum* (MGT) celebra...
7 years ago -
2017-2018 Calendar Journals - Hey friends! Can you believe July is almost over and everyone is gearing up for Back to School? I certainly can't. With that said, it's time to update my ...
7 years ago -
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"Trollin" In to a New School Year!! - I don't know about you, but my kids love trolls! So, I thought how cute it would be to make a troll craft for the beginning of school! This can be used ...
7 years ago -
Just Perfect {empowering your kids} - Y'all know I'm all about anything girly. Even more than that, I love love love anything that empowers and strengthens our next generation of girls so when...
7 years ago -
Alphapalooza 2 Phonemic Awareness & Phonics Fun! - “The two best predictors of early reading success are alphabet recognition and phonemic awareness.” -Marilyn Jager Adams We spend a lot of time working ...
7 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, ...
7 years ago -
Ohmiword....Kindergarten - Every year it happens in mid March at my little school....Kindergarten Orientation. It's an evening that the upcoming Kindergarten parents are invited to. ...
7 years ago -
Read Across America - One of my favorite weeks of the year is fast approaching! I LOVE Read Across American week! Our school celebrates the whole week with lots of fun dress-up ...
7 years ago -
Apron Lady: Will You Be My Valentine? - Do you know The Apron Lady? Her name is Sandy Welch and I am so proud to call her my dear friend. If you have attended any I Teach K conferences in the las...
7 years ago -
FREE Groundhog Pokey Pin Kit - Yeahhh! It's a snow day (or an ice day, I'd say), so I have a chance to share this freebie with you. I don't know who's been watching, but I've made TONS ...
7 years ago -
I AM THE PROUD MOM OF AN ELEPHANT - I AM THE PROUD MOM OF AN ELEPHANT! Sounds strange doesn't it? Well, it is true! My son is now officially an Elephant. Roll Tide Roll! I can not believ...
8 years ago -
A Day in the Life of Full Day Kindergarten - Part 3 - Photo Credit: www.canstockphotos.com I hope you are enjoying my hour by hour look at a Full Day of Kindergarten. I have talked about Arrival, Morning Wor...
8 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, ...
8 years ago -
Read & Reveal *exclusive freebie* - Have you tried Read and Reveal in your classroom? My students are absolutely rocking their reading with these cards! I stuck all the cards in a basket an...
8 years ago -
Celebrate The Last Day of School and Happy Teacher Appreciation Week - Happy end of the year to you, phenomenal teacher! Hats off to you and the hard work behind all you do. Finish out the school year strong - and treat yourse...
8 years ago -
Ocean Week Lesson Plans - Do you love ocean week as much as me? Here is a little ocean week flashback! This might be my favorite theme to teach all YEAR! I can't get enough! Perh...
8 years ago -
Technical Difficulties! - I'm in the process of switching from Wordpress to Blogger and post images are not showing up. I am trying hard to have this fixed ASAP, so please hang tig...
8 years ago -
I've moved! - Click the image below to be redirected to my new blog! Friends, I've rebranded. Thank you so much for following along over the years. I made a new blog...
8 years ago -
Marriage: The Gift of TIME - If ever I've earned a Spring Break, it's this one. My kids had SB last week because we are in different districts. They took turns coming to school with ...
8 years ago -
The Naughty Leprechaun - Oh friends, I am so, SO excited I get to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with my class this year! For the last several years we have always been on spring b...
8 years ago -
Old Valentine Activity - Newly Updated!!! - Hey! I have a lot of people request access to one of my Valentine activities and I'm not sure why Google Drive is not letting people download it, sooooooo...
8 years ago -
100th Day Smartie FREEBIE - If you haven't celebrated the 100th Day of School yet and need a quick and easy gift, you can get these FREE by clicking here.
8 years ago -
Start the new year off right! - TpT is hosting a sale and I have added my site and offered more discounts. Make sure you use the code to save up to 28%! I also have a new FREE item. ...
8 years ago -
Print-N-Go Math Staions and FREEBIE - Happy New Year!! These last 2 weeks have gone by so fast, but have been AWESOME! I will be honest, I sort of ready to get back into a routine. Staying up u...
8 years ago -
SALE for World Teacher Day - Happy October, friends! In celebration of World Teacher Day on Monday, October 5, 2015, swing by my TpT store for 20% all products - including bundles! ...
9 years ago -
Our "Pony Express" Morning Message - Our third week of school begins tomorrow! Yikes! Our "Pony Express" message for the first few weeks of school is about my students' names. After a...
9 years ago -
Colorful - So the 2015/16 school year is now up and running, I am 3 weeks in and am firmly into my first two themes. My "littles", my first graders are studying appl...
9 years ago -
Christmas in July-PORTFOLIOS and MEMORY BOOKS! - Hey guys!! All of my Portfolio/Memory book are on SALE today for Christmas in July!!! Enjoy 20% off!!! All of the portfolios include monthly poem divi...
9 years ago -
July 4th Sale!!!! - Hi everyone!! I'm having a July 4th Sale over at my TpT store this weekend!!! I've linked up with Buzzing with Mrs. McClain. So be sure to head on over t...
9 years ago -
Keeping the blog for now - I have debated about taking the blog down but so many have asked for it to stay active. I am still at a loss on where to go from here. My thoughts lead m...
9 years ago -
Teachers ARE Heroes! - Y'all...I'm SUPER EXCITED! Teachers Pay Teachers is celebrating teachers everywhere! It's a HUGE TPT SALE...and everything in my store is 28% off! Be sure ...
9 years ago -
"Give Me Five" - The Sequel - My most popular post BY FAR is my post with the "Give Me Five" freebie. It's staggering to me that it has been downloaded on TPT over 80,000 times. Ho...
10 years ago -
Math Tool Kit Freebie - Hey my peeps! I hope your summer has been fantastic!! I have two more weeks, then it’s back to the grind for me. Hop on over to Blog Hoppin’ to grab a ...10 years ago
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Rhyme Time! - If you are working on rhyming words with your kids, this is a great print, cut and laminate game you can use! I even sent a copy home with each of my kids t...
10 years ago -
Elephants Aloft and Positional Words - This week we are learning about positional words in science. Today we read the book Elephants Aloft. After reading the book we drew elephants and acted out...
11 years ago -
Pinteresting Find-- Noise Management - So I just saw this pinned from Deanna Jump and Mrs Carroll (The First Grade Parade) and I couldn't NOT share this IMMEDIATELY. Things like this excite me a...
11 years ago -
First Week Math Centers - My kinders are off to a great start with our math centers! We have mainly been working on number recognition, counting objects, and patterning so far. They...
11 years ago -
Number Stations Freebie - We were given some great ideas for number stations at a professional development this week. I needed them to be more open-ended, so I added lines to fill ...
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Christmas Fun! - The week before we got out for our Christmas break we finished up our Christmas centers with Polar Express. We also finished up LOTS of cute crafts and or...
11 years ago -
Auntie Claus Preview and our Polar Express Day! - I wanted to give a sneak peek at our Auntie Claus unit that my friends, Michele and Elana (Lana) and I are finishing up for teacherspayteachers. We are ...
11 years ago -
SO THANKFUL AND HERE COME THE HOLIDAYS! - Hello all! I am so sorry that I have been neglecting my blog, but happy to say I have been working and playing hard! This past summer was really tough fo...12 years ago
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I'm Following the Yellow Brick Road to Freebies and Fun! - Happy International Blog-Hopping Day! Teaching Blog Addict is hosting a fun linky party and of course I had to join the fun..... because there is no pl...
12 years ago -
How Are You Spending Your Summer? - First of all, thank you so much for all the requests for copies of my "Bloom's Taxonomy for Math" labels! I hope everyone that has a copy will find them u...
12 years ago -
I'm Back...at least for a little while! - WOW! Can I just say that changing grades at my age has truly kicked my b^** ( I was not allowed to say that word as a child so I feel a little funny typing...12 years ago
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2 comments:
She just did my blog design for me, too! I LOVE IT SOOOOOOOOOO MUCH! Yours looks great! I got to work in my classroom today and enjoyed every minute of it!
Oh MY!!! I love it too! I really like the two column layout. I may have to make a change to my layout!
Love! Love! Love!
Mrs. Wills Kindergarten
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