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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

Orlando 2016 TpT-Teacher Meet Up!

Our 2016 Teacher Meet Up in Orlando was so much fun. This was our 5th year hosting and thanks to our very generous event sponsors (Teachers Pay Teachers, GoNoodle, and many others) over 700 hundred teachers enjoyed a night filled with hugs, laughter, and of course prizes! This meet up would not ...

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Black and White Polka Dot Classroom Decor Ideas

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I just finished a huge Black and White Polka Dot Decor bundle and thought it would be a great time share some of my black and white polka dot decor ideas.    The fabulous thing about black and white polka dots is that they never go out of style and you can find black and white polka ...

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Filed Under: Classroom Decor, Teachers Pay Teachers, Uncategorized

How to Get Started on Teachers Pay Teachers & Some Advanced TpT Tips!

I originally wrote a blog post about getting started on TpT a few years back.  I decided to update that original post.  I was often emailed and asked how to get started on TpT (TeachersPayTeachers) and as a full time teacher and TpT seller, I think it would be unfair to expect me to give individual ...

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Filed Under: Blogging and TpT Tips, Uncategorized

Orlando Teacher Meet Up!

Our Teacher Meet-Up is moving to.... Sunny Orlando, Florida! July 13th at 6pm. #2016orlandomeetup This will be our 5th annual teacher blogger meet up. If you've ever joined us before, you know there will be lots of fun, lots of laughing, and lots of prizes to give away! Thanks to our main ...

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End of the Year Memory Book

I have a month left of school and I cannot wait to put together this End of the Year Memory Book with my students.  I cannot believe how the year flew by! To give you a better idea of what is included in the packet and what is "editable," I have taken screen shots of the pages and displayed them ...

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Mother’s Day Freebies and More!

Are you looking for ways to celebrate Mother's Day with your students?   I thought I would take time to put together a post of some of my Mother's Day freebies and more.  As always feel free to pin and click on the images to check out the resources on TpT. These Mother's Day cards are totally free ...

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

Letter Writing

In my first grade classroom, we have been working on our letter writing skills.  The students are having a blast!    We start our unit with an intro to letter writing with the adorable book, Please, Write Back.  I let the students choose to write to whoever they want. ...

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

1st Grade April Math Centers

I just finished my 1st Grade April Math Centers Packet.  Here are some images from what is included.  Click on the pictures to check out the packet on TpT. Thanks for stopping by! ...

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Filed Under: Math Centers, Spring, Uncategorized

Spring Whites

I am trying out Polyvore to get my Teacher Style tab going.  It is pretty easy to use.  I wish it were affiliate links for me and not Polyvore, but oh well!  I just bought this dress below for Orlando and I love the way it fits!  So flattering.  Think spring, ...

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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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