It finally is starting to look like SPRING around here. Can you believe it snowed last Monday? We have a week of school and then one day, Monday, and then it is Spring Break. Yay! Our break was cut short two days because of all our snow days. I am not sure how many students ...
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Problem Solved and Visual Plans for the Week of 3/31
Do you remember my post last week about the "bane of my existence?" You all were so sweet and gave me some awesome suggestions. So many of you suggested the Classroom Friendly Supplies Pencil Sharpener. I checked it out and thought it was worth a shot. It came in the mail ...
Spring Cleaning Sale
I am joining up with many other fabulous bloggers for a little Spring Cleaning Sale. I don't know about where you live, but it does not feel one bit like spring here in NY. Still, that won't stop me from throwing a sale. It will however stop my from actual spring cleaning. I ...
The Bane of MY Existence, Updates, and a Freebie!
Ok...I will admit, I am being a bit overdramatic! Can you blame me? I seriously wanted to throw the classroom pencils out the window. I sharpened that pencil down to a nub and still no useable point! I must have sharpened 10 pencils in a row that ended up like this! It ...
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in First Grade & a Freebie
This week, I did not post my weekly plans. We celebrated the 101st Day of School and utilized my Dalmatian themed packet. Then the rest of this week, we have been focusing on Dr. Seuss themed activities. Since, Dr. Seuss has really strict copyright laws, I thought it better to not ...
Three Million Strong TpT Sale!
Teachers Pay Teachers has reached THREE MILLION teacher members! AMAZING!!! To celebrate, I am throwing a sale in my store. In addition, Tpt is offering buyers 10% off using promo code TpT3. This means you will get a combined total discount of 28%!! Load up your carts and ...
Visual Plans for 2/24/14
Sadly, I have spent this beautiful day working on lesson plans, this post, and SDE handouts. Last day of my week off and time just flew by! Now, I have to print and cut and laminate my new Long O centers for next week. I hope you check this packet out: Here are my ...
Carson-Dellosa Blogger Summit 2014
Last month, I flew to North Carolina to work with Carson-Dellosa on their Color Me Bright and Carson Kids decor sets. Despite being REALLY sick with a virus, I made it through the weekend and even enjoyed myself. Thursday night, I was all packed and ready to go Friday after work, when the ...
Celebrating the 101st Day of School: Dalmatian Style
I decided to start celebrating the 101st day of school because our Kindergarten usually does a big 100th Day of School. I wanted my first graders to have something new and exciting to celebrate. I hope you check out this packet and it helps you start a new tradition! Included: • File ...
Getting Started on TpT
I am often emailed and asked how to get started on TpT (TeachersPayTeachers). I am going to be honest and tell you that I have yet to respond to those messages. Before you go thinking that I am some big "meanie," here is the reason: It is not some one line explanation I can give ...
