Marshall's just so happens to be on my way home from the gym, next to Dollar Tree, and in the same shopping center as The LOFT. So I know I am bad, but just about every Saturday, after my 9 am gym class, I stop there. Today I found some great goodies for the classroom and for myself. ...
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Happy 100th Day of School!
Our 100th Day of School was on Monday and we had an amazing day. This year, besides doing many of the activities in my 100th Day Unit, we all dressed up as 100 year olds. It was so freakin' cute!!! I got the idea from the incredible Deanna Jump. I even got into the spirit ...
Common Core Valentine’s Day Math Centers
I just upload my Common Core Valentine's Day Math Centers to Tpt. Better late than never, right? This packet contains five Common Core based math centers, teacher directions, student directions, and center cards. Math Centers Included: Red and Pink Heart Sums of Ten Pink and Red Hearts Make ...
Computer Center
Computer center is a staple in my weekly literacy center rotation. It is also a favorite of my students. I utilize the following wonderful and FREE sites: www.Spellingcity.com and www.Starfall.com. I have the students go to theses sites each week during center time and while we are ...
120 Chart
The new Common Core Math Standards for first grade require the students to work with a 1 to 120 chart and I did not have one! I made up these 120 charts for your students to use as a guide and the Fill in the Missing Number worksheets for extra practice work. Click on the pictures below ...
Classroom Photos and Updated Word Wall Words
I thought I would share photos of my polka dot themed classroom and my old cow print classroom through Shutterfly. I noticed a lot of my Shutterfly photos on Pinterest and thought I would share them through this blog, too. Click on {here} or the picture below to hop over to Shutterfly. ...
Celebrating the 100th Day of School
My 100th Day of School is not until February 15th, but I see some of you have already had yours! I love Deanna Jump's idea (click here) and letter to have the kids dress up like 100 year olds! I plan on doing that with my class. I am also doing many of the activities from my ...
Free Valentine’s Day Cards
Click the link below, to get this free sample from my Valentine's Day Writing, Math, and More Packet! Click Here to Download for Free from TeachersPayTeachers Click the picture below to check out the packet on TPT. Another V-Day Freebie! Valentine's Day Card from the Teacher ...
R-Controlled Vowels File Folder Word Walls
I love making file folder word walls with pictures and my students love using them! I just finished my R-Controlled Vowel File Folder Words Walls and posted them to TpT (click {here} to check them out). I am so close to reaching 2,000 followers! I am touched that there are that many ...
Pirate Math Centers!
Last week, we studied -ar words. I utilized Babbling Abby's wonderful unit Learning /ar/ with Pirate Mark. Such an awesome unit! The kids loved the pirate theme so much that I decided to create some pirate themed math centers. I tried four of them out on Friday and the kids ...