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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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Filed Under: Classroom Decor, Teachers Pay Teachers, Uncategorized

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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Filed Under: Classroom Management, Organization, Uncategorized

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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🌻Sunflower Classroom Decor Room Tour🌻 This was my 🌻Sunflower Classroom Decor Room Tour🌻

This was my room decor before the pastels.  It worked well to incorporate my old farmhouse items (my decor theme before that) and as a bonus it made my Ukrainian students smile (the sunflower is the national flower of the Ukrainian).

Do you want the links?  Comment “sunflower” below. 

#classroomdecor #tptcheckoutmyclassroom #firstgradeteacher
Teacher Tip: Sort and store your printables for th Teacher Tip: Sort and store your printables for the upcoming weeks in a file tray above drawers for the days of the week.  This helps to keep you organized for the weeks ahead.
Save and use leftover colored copies as dividers. This makes them less bulky, than if you had used binder clips.
When you near the end of the week, pull the papers from the tray and sort into the weekday drawers and centers.

Have questions?  Ask them below!

#classroomorganization #classroommanagement #teachertips #teacherhacks
Cute Amazon teacher bracelets! I actually receive Cute Amazon teacher bracelets!  I actually received the Mrs. B one from a sweet student. 

Want the link?  Comment AMAZON below. 

#amazonfashionfinds #teachersfollowteachers #teacherstyle #amazonfashion
Create a student portfolio with banners! Start wi Create a student portfolio with banners!  Start with day one and save your display banners throughout the year to create a keepsake of the year for each student. 
The banners are print and go and some are Freebies in my store.  You could also grab the bundle and be set for the whole year! 

Want the links?  Comment “banners” below and I will DM you the link. 

#firstgradeteacher #studentwriting #teacherspayteachers
Teacher Tip: Keep ready made reminder slips and “t Teacher Tip: Keep ready made reminder slips and “to do” notes on your desk for easy access.

This saves you time and energy and just a bit more organized.

Want the link?  Comment “slips” below and I will DM you.

#teachertips #teacherhacks #classroomorganization #teachersfollowteachers
Do you have students who struggle with number sens Do you have students who struggle with number sense?  I have a free visual number path for you.  Want the link?  Comment “number path” below and I will dm you the link.

#numberpath #eurekamath #firstgrademath #teacherfreebies
Probably a little late to this Kinda Chic trend bu Probably a little late to this Kinda Chic trend but I am old 😂.
Yes, I still dress up everyday.  I only wear sneakers on dress down days or for field trips, but I am not going to judge you for what you wear.  I have seen teachers running after kids, so I get wearing sneakers to work.  I love shopping, plus dresses are just more flattering and easier for me to wear.

I have always had a very organized and clearly labeled classroom.  That is my calm.  Some FB ladies have said it is too busy but it works for me.  I have never seen a kid getting distracted by it, there is so much more to distract them…like other kids.

I started small group weight training classes @elevationfitnessli in March of 2025 and have been going regularly.  I enjoy meeting and becoming friendly with the other teachers at our 4:30 classes.  I also love that I can see physical changes as well.  Pull-ups are so hard but I am proud of my progress.

I still love teaching after 24 years.  I don’t love how it has become harder than it was when I started (bigger class sizes, more behaviors, more curriculum to cover, etc.) but I still love connecting with my students and helping them grow.  We can retire at 55 years old, as a tier 4 teacher, and I think I will be ready then to go.  I am lucky that I have been able to stay in the same grade for almost all of those 24 years!

I have been a TpT seller since 2008 and a blogger since 2011!  Thank you all who have been with me over the years and welcome new teacher friends!

#kindachic
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