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Blogging and TpT Tips

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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Periscope and a Video Tutorial for Mac Users

In Vegas, I discovered Periscope.   Natalie of What the Teacher Wants and I had some fun with it.  She was teaching me how to play Texas Hold Um.  We loved talking to our blog friends who were not there with us.   You can find me on Periscope by searching for ...

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TpT Download Technical Difficulty Help

I wake up to about 6 questions a day in my TpT store.  Most of these questions are related to some sort of technical difficulty.  I created this post to help.  I hope it will give easy visual answers to your questions.   Feel free to pin this post and refer to it in the future or ...

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Getting Started on TpT

I am often emailed and asked how to get started on TpT (TeachersPayTeachers).   I am going to be honest and tell you that I have yet to respond to those messages.  Before you go thinking that I am some big "meanie," here is the reason: It is not some one line explanation I can give ...

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Printing at a Reduced Scale & Printing Multiple Slides Per Page – Plus More Printing Tips

This post is a smorgasbord of printing pdf file tips.  I have included printing at a reduced size, getting pdf's to print when they won't, and adding text to editable pdf files (not really a printing tip though).  I sincerely hope this post helps you - that's why I wrote it! I don't ...

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Teachers Pay Teacher Purchasing Tips

I am teaching an inservice class for my district and it came to my attention that some teachers did not know that you could re-download your purchases.  Some teachers also don't know about TpT... SPREAD THE WORD, PEOPLE!   Seriously, sign up for the newsletter (go all the way to the ...

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Erica’s “Tell it Like it Is” Blogging and TpT Tips: Technology

There was such a positive reaction to my first "Tell It Like It Is" post a while back, that I decided to create another "Tip" themed post.   First,  I want to thank you for the positive comments.  I was not trying to be "The Boss of the Applesauce" but I wanted to get some simple, ...

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“Tell It Like It Is” Blogging and TPT Advice

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I'm from NY, so I am going to give it to you straight :) There is no magic, easy way to be an instant blogging or TpT success!   My advice for you is this: Work hard, have patience, play by the rules, and play nice.    Here is the breakdown: Work Hard - Did you know that it ...

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📚 Back-to-school magic starts with the right read- 📚 Back-to-school magic starts with the right read-alouds!
These are my absolute favorite first-week books for building classroom community, easing those first-day jitters, and setting a positive tone from day one.
From Our Class is a Family, All Are Welcome, The Book of Rules, and so many more — these stories never miss.

Which one is a must-read in your classroom? Drop it in the comments and I will send you the links to my follow up activities!

#BackToSchool #ReadAlouds #picturebooks
These play-doh first day gifts are cute and practi These play-doh first day gifts are cute and practical!  The play-doh gives your students something fun to do while you are busy greeting students at the door.  Then once everyone is in, then you can unpack supplies as a class. 

Want the link to the FREE tags and to see what else I do on the first day?  Comment “first day” below and I will DM you the links!

#teacherhack #teacherfreebies #playdoh #teachersfollowteachers #backtoschool
How do you handle this situation? Do you put the How do you handle this situation?  Do you put the new student at the end of the alphabetical list or do you start over with a new one?
I know I am next for a new student (I have 24 kids and everyone else has 25), so I am holding off until the night before the first day.  I wish I could just wait but I like modeling where their bags and mail goes, both of which are set up using numbers.

True story: One year on the first day, I had a no show.  Then I was assigned a new student.  That student fit perfectly in the alphabetical order spot that was left.  I should have played the lottery or something.  What were the odds of that?!

#teacherproblems #teacherhumor #primaryteacher
5 things that are worth the money for your classro 5 things that are worth the money for your classroom!

1. A color printer.  We don’t have color printers at school and this has saved me from having to remember to print something at home. I brought in mine from home and then bought a new one for home. 
2. MacBookAir - This is my personal laptop.  I bring it home on weekends and holidays but for the most part I keep it at school.  I did need approval to get it on our district WiFi, which meant my phone could not also be on the WiFi.  There is a one device per teacher rule.
3. A lay-flat binder for my plan book, dismissal binder, and sub binder.  These save so much space and they are flexible. 
4. A laminator at school and a laminator at home.  It took me many years before I caved and bought another one but again, it saves me from remembering to laminate at home and I can also laminate during snack time and preps. Matte laminating is also worth the splurge.
5. My teacher toolbox! This toolbox has been with me for over 10 years, I just change out the labels to go with my decor theme.  Everything has a place and it keeps my desk organized.

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

#classroommanagement #amazonfinds #classroom #teacherhacks #firstgradeteacher
✨Center time just got so much better! ✨ These 1st ✨Center time just got so much better! ✨
These 1st grade phonics-based literacy centers keep my students engaged, independent, and actually cheering when I say it’s center time. 🙌
Year-long skills that spiral and build (short vowels → digraphs → blends → vowel teams → multisyllabic words and more), primary lined recording sheets, supportive visuals, and activities that are easy to prep once and reuse all year.

Perfect for Science of Reading classrooms, Fundations® users, Daily 5, or anyone who wants structured, decodable practice while you pull small groups.

My students know exactly what to do… and I get to teach without interruptions. Win-win! 📚💛

Comment LINK if you want a full year of ready-to-go phonics centers and a free sample set!
#PhonicsCenters  #LiteracyCenters #FirstGradeTeacher  #Phonics #WordWork ReadingCenters
🌻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
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