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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Filed Under: File Folder Word Walls, Phonics, Teachers Pay Teachers, Uncategorized

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 ...

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100th Day of School Activities

First, let me say that I am sorry I have been MIA.  As I said on my fb fan page, I am getting my only bathroom redone and it has been crazy going back and forth to my parents' all the time to shower and leave my dogs there.  I promise to post before and after photos.  Don't you love ...

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Welcome Winter!

I just uploaded my "Welcome Winter!" packet to TpT.  This 58 page packet includes literacy and math activities aligned to the Common Core Standards. Literacy Activities: Mitten Book Report Hot Cocoa Mug Writing Our Favorite Wintertime Activities How to Make a Snowman Mini-Book Winter Read/Write ...

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Questions Answered!

Thank you for all of your questions in the comments from my "Happy New Year - Ask Me Anything Post."  I am going to try my best to answer as many as I can! Question 1: Rachelle, Jodi, and Cara want to know "How do you keep such a "Rockin' bod?"  They even suggested that I start another ...

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Happy New Year – Ask Me Anything!

Happy New Year to all my fabulous bloggy friends.  It has been almost a year since I started blogging and my TpT sales took off.  I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your supportive comments and of course your purchases!  My particular favorite ...

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Comprehension Cueing Cards and Guided Reading Resource

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I had some requests to add more comprehension cueing cards to my Reading Comprehension Cueing Cards Packet.  I finally got around to adding the new cards.  Click {here} to check out the packet or go to TpT to re-download, if you already purchased.  I also updated my Guided ...

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Happy New Year Common Core Math and Literacy Activities, Plus Art Projects!

I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas!  I hope you all have off from school this week.  I am so happy to have some time to get things done and catch up with friends.   I just posted my 81 page  Happy New Year Common Core Math and Literacy Activities, plus Art ...

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First grade classroom favorites from Amazon! 1. Th First grade classroom favorites from Amazon!
1. These little pastel trays for crayons.  My students put the trays on their desks when they are coloring and no more crayons rolling all over the place.
2. The furniture gliders.  Your custodians will thank you!
3. Color ribbons to make finding Chromebooks quicker.
4. A clean white computer cart that has multiple shelves and an open back for all the wires.
5. The MVP of laminators, this Swingline laminator never lets me down.
6. A wipes container because I want to label everything and keep the sink area looking neat.
7. These super strong magnet clips.  I use them for so many things.  I even clip them to the underside of the blinds to hold a line to display work.
8. These school supplies Palm Pals and my trusty teacher toolbox. 

Want the links?  Comment AMAZON below and I will DM you. 

#amazonfinds #palmpals #firstgradeteacher #classroomdecor #teachersofinstagram
🍪✨ It’s almost GINGERBREAD DAY Time! 🏠🎄 Are you l 🍪✨ It’s almost GINGERBREAD DAY Time! 🏠🎄

Are you looking for a fun way to bring the magic of gingerbread into your classroom? ❤️ These gingerbread activities are perfect for adding a little holiday fun to your December lesson plans while keeping your students engaged!

Whether you’re reading gingerbread stories, creating adorable gingerbread crafts, or planning a full Gingerbread Day, these ideas will make your classroom extra SWEET! 🍬🤎

✨ Want all the ideas? Comment GINGERBREAD below, and I’ll send you the link to my blog post!

Save this for your holiday lesson planning & share it with a teacher friend! 🎅🏻

#GingerbreadDay #GingerbreadActivities #FirstGradeTeacher #HolidayActivities #firstgradeteacher
Teacher truth: class sizes matter to both students Teacher truth: class sizes matter to both students and teachers. 

It is a Sunday night and I am at home prepping for the week.  As a 25 year veteran teacher, I should have everything done.  I should be able to get everything done at school but I can’t.  Maxed out classes sizes mean that I can get much less prepping done during my preps. 

If you are a tired and frustrated teacher of a maxed out class.  I hear you and am right there with you. 

#teachertruth
Drop a 🎃if your class visited the pumpkin patch th Drop a 🎃if your class visited the pumpkin patch this week! 

I absolutely LOVED that our PTA made it free this year.  It made all 25 students very happy.  How does your school handle the pumpkin patch.

#pumpkinpatch #firstgradeteacher
Many years ago when TpT was at its peak, I thought Many years ago when TpT was at its peak, I thought of leaving and becoming a full time teacher-author. But there were way too many reasons for me not to, like that I loved my job, that I was single, that being a teacher in NY meant I had good benefits, tenure, and a pension.  So I brushed that thought off and continued on teaching.  I continued on sharing resources with you and worked at a pace that was reasonable for someone teaching full-time and navigating life’s challenges. 
My heart goes out to all the teachers who did leave and have became teacher entrepreneurs. I know you are struggling with what to do now that TpT has changed their parameters.  I wish you success in whatever you decide. 
But this post is for all the teachers in classrooms who have stuck with me, asked my thoughts, and wondered what I was going to do next.  Well, I’m not changing a thing because I have only ever sold digital teaching resources on TpT and I will continue to do so. 
I want to thank you for your continued support your likes, comments, and shares always make my day. I love being able to share teaching resources with you and hopefully I have saved you time and maybe made you laugh once in a while. ❤️Erica
Do you have parent teacher conferences coming up? Do you have parent teacher conferences coming up?  Ours are at night in November with one day.  I like to keep my conferences focused and informative with these slides.  After the conference, I am share the slide link with the parent. 
Want the link? Comment LINK below and I will dm you. 

#parentteacherconference
Adorable New Book by the author and illustrators o Adorable New Book by the author and illustrators of The Leaf Thief…The Sun Thief. 

Want the links?  Comment BOOK below. 

#picturebook #daylightsavingstime #fall
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