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Last Minute Valentine’s Day Printables and Freebies

I don't know about you but I feel like Valentine's Day snuck up on me!  We had two snow days last week and now I am behind on lessons.   Plus, the 101st Day has been moved back two more days, too.  It is going to be a crazy week.  Here are some ideas, freebies, and activities I ...

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Filed Under: Free Downloads, Uncategorized, Valentine's Day

Winter Ideas and Freebies

I don't know what type of winter you have been having but this pretty much sums up the weather here on Long Island: We did have one snowy weekend and of course the kids were so very excited.   I decided to make them these banners to complete in class.   They are a freebie so, just ...

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Filed Under: Free Downloads, Uncategorized, Winter

Celebrating 2017 in the Classroom {Freebie Included!}

When do you go back to school?  We go back January 3rd.  I'M NOT READY!  I need to get all the December projects down when I get back and usher in the new year.   I am sure you are planning on doing the same.  I am here with a freebie and some resources to help you celebrate ...

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Filed Under: Free Downloads, New Year's, Uncategorized

Gingerbread Classroom Ideas

Gingerbread is my favorite December theme and a favorite of my students.  They cannot wait to read a different version of the story and see if they follow the same pattern.   I hope you find some ideas in this post to help you and your students get immersed in all things ...

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Filed Under: Free Downloads, Gingerbread Men, Uncategorized

Holiday Gift Guide

Hi Everyone!  I am here with a holiday gift shopping guide.  This post was super fun for me to write because well...I am addicted to online shopping.  I hope you enjoy my gift picks and they help make your online holiday shopping easier! For the teacher in your life: Lunch Tote - ...

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Filed Under: Teacher Style, Uncategorized

Tips to Help Fidgety Students

We all have fidgety students and it is natural and normal.  Kids need to move!  Unfortunately, there are times where movement can be distracting or not appropriate.  This post has ideas to help you and your fidgety students. First, let me say that my classroom allows for lots of ...

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Filed Under: Classroom Management, Uncategorized

What I Wore: Fall

Here are some of my looks from October and early November.  It has still been warm here, so not exactly jacket weather but I am loving vests and cardigans. My friend Deedee Wills took the photo above when we were in NYC for the weekend.  My dress and cardigan are past season from the ...

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Filed Under: Teacher Style, Uncategorized

Thanksgiving Your Teacher is Thankful for You Notes & Thanksgiving Ideas for the Classroom

Are you looking for some Thanksgiving themed ideas for the classroom?    Check out this Thanksgiving themed blog post! Read all the way through so you don't miss out on all the freebies! Thanksgiving is a great time to tell your students why you are thankful for them.   I created these FREE ...

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Filed Under: Thanksgiving, Uncategorized

Bats!

In a week or so we will be starting our bat unit in first grade.  I thought you might be doing the same with your first graders.   I have a few bat themed units on TpT such as my Batty for Bats file and my Bats Interactive Science Notebook file, which are both perfect for first grade.   I also have ...

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1st Grade Pumpkin Ideas & a Freebie

I just love teaching the students about pumpkins in the month of October.  I hope this post gives you some ideas for teaching about pumpkins in first grade.  Click the images to check out the TpT sources and my free resources through Google Drive. Before we even start learning about pumpkins, we ...

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Filed Under: Free Downloads, Pumpkins, Teachers Pay Teachers, 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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