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Thank You and Where I Got the Polkadot Punch Out Letters!

I would like to thank the following blogs for picking me as a top ten blog!  Thank you ladies.  I truly appreciate all my followers and fellow bloggers. I have gotten a few emails and questions on my posts about where I got the punch out letters and the polka dot borders I use in ...

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Filed Under: Classroom Decor, Teachers Pay Teachers, Uncategorized

You Get What You Get and You Don’t Throw a Fit!

So many of my followers told me that they say "You Get What You Get and You Don't Throw a Fit!" after reading my post "You Get What You Get and You Don't Get Upset!"  I did not understand why that would be said, since to me it does not rhyme.  I live in NY.  Then Melissa of F is for ...

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Filed Under: Classroom Decor, Free Downloads, Uncategorized

Surviving Hurricane Irene and Polka Dot Word Wall Labels

Sorry, I have been MIA.  My home was hit hard by Hurricane Irene.  I have a broken window, a hole in my roof, ceiling damage, and a broken fence.  I still do not have power; it may come back Saturday, the earliest!  The important thing is that my pets and I were unharmed. ...

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You Get What You Get and You Don’t Get Upset!

I say this to my students often and I love how they finish the saying for me!  Click on the picture to download your copy today.  Can this count as my "Free For All Friday," even if it is Saturday? Kids don't need to have all these choices.  It reminds me of what my Italian ...

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Filed Under: Classroom Decor, Free Downloads, Uncategorized

Birthday Bulletin Board and More Polka Dots!

The picture below is of my birthday bulletin board from a few years back.  It is all over Pinterest and a colleague of mine said she also saw it on WeTeach.  She knew it was mine because of the cows!  I am flattered that so many people like my idea!  I thought I would share some ...

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Filed Under: Birthdays, Classroom Decor, Teachers Pay Teachers, Uncategorized

Three For Thursday!

I am Linking up with Blog Hopper for  "Three for Thursday." Here are my favorites: My Favorite Font Click here to check out other great products by Lettering Delights! My Favorite Blog This is so hard, I follow every blogger that leaves me a comment.  Check out my blog roll. ...

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Polka Dot Classroom Labels and Signs!

School does not start until September 7th and I have been hard at work revamping my classroom theme from cows to polka dots.  I spent a ton of money and went a bit over board.  I justify it by reminding myself that I am earning more money by selling on Teachers Pay Teachers now.  So ...

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Daisy, My New Guinea Pig From Petsmart!

As many of you know, my beloved classroom pet, Molly, died after 9 long years with me.  She was an amazing guinea pig and I wrote a tribute to her on my blog (click here to read).  Somehow, J'Lyn at Petsmart read my blog post and contacted me with an incredible offer!  She sent me a ...

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Filed Under: Pets/Humane Education, Uncategorized

Leveled Library Labels

I changed my classroom theme to Aqua, Hot Pink, and Lime polka dots.  To go with the new theme, I created these round labels for my Leveled Library.  The labels are for sale in my TpT store (click here). These plastic bins were purchased from Big Lots. My students uses these ...

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Filed Under: Guided Reading, Leveled Library, Organization, Teachers Pay Teachers, Uncategorized

Scardey Squirrel and Skippyjon Jones Classroom Mascots and Classroom Mascot Linky Party!

Do you have a classroom mascot?  Mr. Moo was my mascot for the past eight years.  My room theme is changing from cows to polka dots, so I have decided to change my mascot, too.  I received such wonderful feedback on my post about Mr. Moo, that I decided to do a post on ...

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Filed Under: Back to School, Free Downloads, Take-Home Packs, The Home-School Connection, Uncategorized

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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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