My firsties are obsessed with leprechauns this year. They are loving every activity we do and every book we read! I am having a blast, too. We wrote letters to the leprechaun after reading Dear Mr. Leprechaun: Letters from My First Friendship by Martin ...
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20 Super Spelling Centers by ME!
My second book is now out! Click the picture above to order your copy from Amazon.com. It is also in the May Scholastic SeeSaw Catalog. If you get yourself a copy, be sure to check out the dedication page. I dedicated the book to all of my fellow teachers and bloggers. ...
St. Patrick’s Day LepreCommon Core Math and Literacy Activities
Click on the picture below to check out my brand new Common Core Based Packet. Don't forget, tomorrow is the big TpT sale (click {here} for the the coupon code)! This 87 page download contains math and literacy activities aligned to the Common Core. Teacher and student directions are ...
HUGE LEAP DAY SALE ON TPT! Add your link in the comments if you are having a sale, too!
I am super excited about participating in the HUGE LEAP DAY SALE on TpT! I have joined up with some blogging buddies to offer 20% off in our stores for one day only! Plus, TpT is offering an additional 10% off! That is a total savings of 28%. Nows a great time to clear out ...
Shoportunity
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. ...
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 at the ...
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. ...
