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Fall Teacher Style

I'm back with some fall teacher style for you.  Here are some of my looks from this week that I posted on my fashion Instagram (@ebteacherstyle): I snagged the dress (size xs) above at a deep discount during the Nordstrom anniversary sale.  The shoes are adorable but I only lasted ...

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Apples Theme in First Grade

In first grade we are finishing up our apple themed learning.  Here are photos of some of the activities we have done.  I also have a freebie for your at the end of this post!  Click on the photos to check out the packets the activities are from. We start our learning with an apple schema chart. ...

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Filed Under: Apples, Free Downloads, Uncategorized

Thoughts on Whole Body Listening

I asked Susanne Poulette if she would write a blog post for me on Whole Body Listening.  She is the original author of Whole Body Listening and many years ago, she gave me permission to use the term "Whole Body Listening" on my Teachers Pay Teachers freebie.  I hope you enjoy reading this ...

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Filed Under: Classroom Management, Free Downloads, Uncategorized

Farmhouse Style Classroom Decor

  I have redecorated my classroom and changed over to a farmhouse / fixer upper style theme.  That means lots of burlap, buffalo check, and galvanized metal!  I kept my black accents from my polka dot themed room and changed out all my bright bins and bright accents.  I hope you enjoy the change!  I ...

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Back to School Teacher Style

I love to shop and I thought to myself, why not share my teacher style outfits on my blog?   So here I am.  I am no model; just your average petite (5'2), 30-something teacher.   I cannot believe school starts for me on Tuesday and the kids come on Wednesday!  I thought I ...

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Get Organized with Binders

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Binders are an easy way to manage papers.   There are so many different style dividers out that you can organize materials by month, number, the letter of the alphabet and more!   Here are a few binders I have and how I use them.   I keep my plan book in a binder and I create my weekly ...

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Filed Under: Classroom Management, Organization, Teachers Pay Teachers, Uncategorized

Classroom Management and Organization

  I would not describe myself as a type A teacher, I would say I am somewhere in the middle and that I work hard to be organized.   I teach first grade and I have found that when I cannot find something, which in turn makes me frazzled, I lose control over the class.   To prevent chaos, I ...

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Back to School Student Gifts {FREEBIES}

I love giving my students a little something on the first day of first grade.  It gives them something to do while you are greeting students at the door and makes them feel special.  I changed over to suction cup balls last year and they had a blast rolling them on their desks!  I hope you can use ...

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TpT Technical Difficulty Help: Printing, Opening, Missing Backgrounds, & More!

Printing and downloading issues are still a common problem.  I thought it time that I revisit this blog post that I originally posted it in the summer of 2014. I get many questions in my TpT store, especially during decor season.  Most of these questions are related to some sort of technical ...

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The Anatomy of a Book Baggie

Ever wonder what to put in your students' book baggies or how to manage them?  This post will answer all those burning questions! I like to start independent reading the first week of school.  I feel like it is an important part of our daily routine. To get started with book baggies, ...

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Filed Under: Reading, Uncategorized

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Free Friday! Introduce your first graders to cente Free Friday! Introduce your first graders to centers with these alphabet matching puzzles and this free recording sheet.  I love because the puzzles are self correcting, have clear visuals, and are sturdy!  This would also make a great later in the year K center activity. 

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