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STEM Freebies & More

I am here with some STEM freebies and links.   I am going to be honest and tell you that I have yet to implement STEM in my classroom but I want that to change!  I have been pinning and saving resources on Pinterest to find ways to incorporate STEM into my curriculum.   STEM is ...

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Spring Resources and Freebies

I just wanted to write this quick blog post with links to some of my freebies and my Spring themed packets!  I plan on adding a decor themed freebie to my TpT store soon.  I am THIS CLOSE to finishing it.  Follow my store, my fb, and/or my Instagram so you don't miss out (the links are right above ...

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

Why I Schoola

I am writing this post to tell you about a really cool and easy fundraising program you can do to benefit your school.  The program is called Schoola and it is a hybrid of an ecommerce online thrift store and a fundraising platform for schools to raise money. The company emphasizes saving ...

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St. Patrick’s Day Ideas and Freebies

Hi Friends!  I have compiled my St. Patrick's Day resources and freebies into one big post.  Just click on the images to check the packets.  The following are from my new 1st Grade March Math Centers packet; Math Graphing Activities: FREE ...

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Valentine Freebies, Ideas, and More!

I cannot believe it is almost Valentine's Day!  I feel like February is always a blur of holidays.   I am particularly excited for the return of The Walking Dead, but that has nothing to do with school! I have so many Valentine's Day resources available for you.  Some are paid products and many are ...

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

Two New Blog Designs

I just wanted to write a quick post to thank Megan from A Bird in the Hand for her amazing design work on this blog.   What do you think?   I love how clean and bright it looks! In other news, my friend Shannon and I started a home decor blog called Old House Charm.  You can ...

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Celebrating the 100th Day of School and Celebrating the 101st Day of First Grade

*This is a repost from a January 2015 post. Need ideas for celebrating the 100th or 101st Day of School?  This post is jam packet.    Last year we started a new tradition in first grade, celebrating the 101st Day of School.  Kindergarten does a huge 100th Day of School, so ...

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Sale: Treat Yourself

Treat yourself to some items that are on sale in my store! Here are some packets to get you through the rest of the school year! Happy shopping! ...

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Winter Classroom Activities

I thought I would share some of my favorite old and new winter themed activities I do in my classroom.  You can click on the images to check out the packets on TpT.  As always, feel free to pin! I just finished the math centers below to compliment my EngageNY math curriculum.  I have included ...

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Filed Under: Uncategorized, Winter

Whole 30 When You Don’t Like Cooking

I have had a few questions from friends and Instagram users about Whole 30.  If you don't know what Whole 30 is, you can check out their website and if you want to start the program yourself, I definitely recommend ordering the book, It Starts with Food.   I am going to start my third ...

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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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