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Teaching Blog Addict

Are you addicted to teaching blogs?  If so, check out this great new blog dedicated to Teacher Blog Addicts like myself.  Contact Tamara via email (click {here}) to have your button displayed and to become an author on this great new blog. ...

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Filed Under: All About Erica, Blogs I Love, Uncategorized

Jelly Bean Math Centers and Dollar Tree

I started my Jelly Bean Math Centers today.  I sent home the donation letter that comes with the packet and I was overwhelmed by the response from parents!  It just so happened that Dollar Tree had all the donations needed.  The only thing I needed to do was buy a few more small ...

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Filed Under: Math, Math Centers, Teachers Pay Teachers, Uncategorized

Letter Writing Unit

I just posted my 62 page letter writing unit to TPT.  Click {here} to check it out.  It includes a bibliography of letter writing themed books, lessons based on those books, anchor charts, file folder word walls, and reproducibles. I just finished the Help Me, Mr. ...

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Filed Under: Letter and Postcard Writing, Teachers Pay Teachers, Uncategorized, Writing

You Know You’re a Teacher When…

Abby is hosting a "You Know You're a Teacher When..." Link Party at The Inspired Apple.  Click to link up! You Know You Teach First Grade When... - "You are a great artist!" is the complement the students give you every time you draw something and it still boosts your ego.- You must remind ...

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Filed Under: All About Erica, Uncategorized

Y and ie as Long I

This week, our phonic element is Y and ie as long vowel i.  I make posters or file folders, to help the students read words with the specific phonic element of the week.  During centers, the students read/write the room for words with that specific phonic element or those specific phonic ...

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Filed Under: Free Downloads, Literacy Centers, Uncategorized

Spring File Folder Word Wall and Writing Prompts

I have updated my Spring File Folder Word Wall and Writing Prompts for TpT.  Click {here} to download for only $1!  ...

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Filed Under: File Folder Word Walls, Spring, Teachers Pay Teachers, Uncategorized, Writing

Things Borrowed and Things Returned Binder

In my 10 Things I Learned From Teaching post, I said that creating a "Sign-Out Binder" deters colleagues from interrupting your lesson to borrow items and helps you keep track of your things.  It is a Catch 22: These colleagues are your friend and you want to help them, but on the other hand ...

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Filed Under: Free Downloads, Organization, Uncategorized

Jelly Bean Themed Math & Freebie

Check out my 42 page Jelly Bean Themed Math Packet! Included in this packet: Parent Donation Letter, List of Suggested Jelly Bean Themed Picture Books, Jelly Bean Sorting, Tallying, and Graphing Center, Jelly Bean Eggs Estimation and Graphing, Jelly Bean Guess and Count Center, Jelly Bean Estimation ...

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Filed Under: Free Downloads, Math, Math Centers, Spring, Teachers Pay Teachers, Uncategorized

Ten Things I’ve Learned From Teaching

Jennifer at Rowdy in First is hosting a "Ten Things I've Learned from Teaching" link party.  I have been teaching for 10 years and I think I have learned at least 10 things! 1.  Laminating is therapeutic and thrilling at the same time.  2.  Laminate things yourself or pay to ...

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Filed Under: All About Erica, Uncategorized

Sqworl

I just checked out Sqworl thanks to Cheryl at Primary Graffiti and you should, too!  What a great way to organize your links!  I just made one for my graphics and font links, click {here} to check it out.  I  would love to make one with interactive math websites by math topic...I ...

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Filed Under: Graphics and Fonts, Organization, Uncategorized, Websites I Love

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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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