I am cramming in a few holidays before we have off for February Break next week. We are celebrating and learning about Valentine's Day and Presidents' Day. I have included my plans for the week in this post and links for some freebies! We are supposed to get hit with more snow ...
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Jam Packed Post: What’s New, Short u Phonics Based Literacy Centers, & Freebie
I have some exciting news! Carson-Dellosa Publishing has selected me to be part of their Creative Partner Blogger Summit! Here is my letter! I am one of just five bloggers invited. I cannot wait to share with you my experiences and to hang out with the other four ...
Time Savers, Helpful Hints (a little freebie, too), Activities Like, and New Ideas
I am a little late to the Blog Hoppin' party, but better late than never! Here are some of my quick Time-Savers: I don't file away my original copies for the week right away. I actually keep them in my "To Copy" file and then I grab them quick if needed. You know like when a ...
Thanksgiving Freebies
I just wanted to let you all know how thankful I am for all of your comments, feedback, and support! It makes me feel better that I am not the only teacher out there who has walked out the door in mismatched shoes, burns food (see my gingerbread post from last year or my instagram of my ...
Batty for Freebies, a Contest, and Come Meet Me!
Last we started Bats and we will continue on with the unit this week! I updated a my Batty for Bats TpT file to include a file folder word wall, a few little centers, more informational writing papers (see my informational post for more ideas), and bat lifecycle activities. ...
Pumpkin Plans, Informational Text Features, and More!!
This post is full of info and an informational text features FREE download! I thought I would give you the FYI at the top because I don't want you to miss out on the freebie. It is towards the end of the post. I just finished this huge pumpkin themed, center focused unit. I ...
The Cat’s Pajamas and Plans for the Week (Plus a Freebie)
Last week focused on the -at word family and I decided to build a cat themed unit around it. My students LOVED the picture books I found: Cat Secrets, Grumpy Cat, Cat the Cat, and Kat Kong. Here is a peek at my week. Click to download. I have included a freebie ...
Spelling Homework Menu
This year, I decided to try a spelling homework menu. Above is my cover page for this weeks' words. I hope and think my students will enjoy having a choice of activities. I don't feel my first graders are ready to do their homework in a spelling notebook just yet. Nor do I ...
Christmas in July Day Seven – File Folder Word Walls and Freebies!
My file folder word walls are on sale for %15 off! These are why I started selling on TpT! I noticed how much my students loved them and other teachers in my district would email me asking for them. I laminated them about 8 years ago and they still look great today! Click ...
A Peek at a Mish Mosh of a Week – April 29th
I made another Search/Read/Write the Room Center for this Week. I have gotten some sweet feedback to keep them coming, so I will. This one focuses on Short and Long O. Here are my visual plans for the week. There really isn't a nice theme going on unless, I throw it all ...
