Sweating, heart racing, cursing, jumping, stomping, and eventually yelling as an ant went flying through the air and landed on my pant leg. Can you say stressed!? Yes, this is how my classroom aide and I spent our prep...wrangling harvester ants! Harvester ants are large ...
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Happy 100th Day of School!
Our 100th Day of School was on Monday and we had an amazing day. This year, besides doing many of the activities in my 100th Day Unit, we all dressed up as 100 year olds. It was so freakin' cute!!! I got the idea from the incredible Deanna Jump. I even got into the spirit ...
Computer Center
Computer center is a staple in my weekly literacy center rotation. It is also a favorite of my students. I utilize the following wonderful and FREE sites: www.Spellingcity.com and www.Starfall.com. I have the students go to theses sites each week during center time and while we are at the ...
Free Valentine’s Day Cards
Click the link below, to get this free sample from my Valentine's Day Writing, Math, and More Packet! Click Here to Download for Free from TeachersPayTeachers Click the picture below to check out the packet on TPT. Another V-Day Freebie! Valentine's Day Card from the Teacher ...
Happy Hanukkah!
Hanukkah begins this week and I wanted to do some activities with my students to celebrate. I also wanted to balance out all the Christmasy themed activities we did last week. It is a tricky situation, I feel Santa is not a religious symbol and I am comfortable doing Santa themed ...
Polar Express Movie Party Ticket and More!
This Friday, my grade plans to have a Polar Express Pajama Movie Party! I am inviting my first graders using this ticket. I have included this ticket and another version of the ticket, a Venn Diagram, a candy Polar Express craft, and parent letter in the packet below. Just ...
Gingerbread Man Anchor Chart and More!
Thank you for all of your purchases yesterday, Cyber Monday. I am home sick with the flu, but I am excited to check out my sales and respond to the feedback. My sale is still going on as well as many of my blogging buddies. Click {here} for my post on the sale and links to stores ...
Snowman Poop and Magic Reindeer Food
I just uploaded free Snowman Poop and Magic Reindeer Food labels and directions. Click on the picture above to go to my TpT store and download for free. My students think the Snowman Poop is hysterical and love to give it to their dad's for Christmas. I hope your students or even ...
Thanksgiving Free “Your Teacher is Thankful For You…” and Walnut Turkey Craft
To show how much I am thankful to you, my loyal followers and customers, I am posting two free activities from my Thanksgiving Art, Literacy, and Math Activities packet. Just click on the pictures to download. (It will say "no preview" because the file is so large. ...
Christmas File Folder Word Wall – FREE!
My Christmas File Folder Word Wall is FREE from my TpT store! Click {here} to download your copy today! I wish I could say I am so organized that I am done with all my Christmas/December creating, but I'm not. I am still wrapping up my Thanksgiving ideas. I actually, ...
