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“I’m Done! What Do I Do Now?”

I don't want to hear my students tell me "I'm done! What do I do now?"  I want my students to be self-sufficient and know what is expected of them.  I am sure, if you are taking the time to read this post, you are like me, and you enjoy a structured and well-oiled classroom ...

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Filed Under: Back to School, Free Downloads, Teachers Pay Teachers, Uncategorized

Back to School Activities – Free Sample and Whole Body Listening Download!

I finally, completed my 71 page Back to School Writing Prompts and Activities packet! Click {here} to check out the packet on TpT.  I have been doing these activities in my classroom for a number of years now.  The packet contains 10 different back to school activities, an extensive back ...

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Filed Under: Back to School, Free Downloads, Teachers Pay Teachers, Uncategorized

Back to School Organizational Forms and Free Celebrations Reminder Book

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I just re-uploaded my Back to School Organizational forms to TpT.  This packet is a 71 page download for $6.  This packet contains essential back to school forms that will make your new school year run smoothly.  Check it out by clicking on the picture below. Included in this ...

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Filed Under: Back to School, Free Downloads, Organization, Teachers Pay Teachers, Uncategorized

Beachy Keen and Pool Cool Literacy and Math Activities

I finally finished my summer themed Beachy Keen and Pool Cool Literacy and Math Activities packet.  I used it with my students the last two weeks of school.  It is perfect for use in your summer school classroom (if your district has summer school) or save it for next year.  Since, I ...

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Filed Under: End of The Year, Math Centers, Reading, Summer, Teachers Pay Teachers, Uncategorized

End of the School Year Memory Book!

I finally finished my End of the Year Memory Book for K-3 this week.  I know it is a bit too late for most of you, but you could always get it on sale now and save it for next year.  I included inspirational quotes on most of the pages.  It took me forever to find just the right ones. ...

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Filed Under: End of The Year, Teachers Pay Teachers, Uncategorized

600 Followers Thank You and a Food Themed File Folder Word Wall Freebie!

I am very excited to reach 600 followers in such a short period of time.  Thank you for all of your kind and supportive comments.  I was overwhelmed by the responses to my last post on becoming a published author.  I was glad to help and I hope I inspired some of you. Thank you for purchasing my ...

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Filed Under: File Folder Word Walls, Free Downloads, Literacy Centers, Teachers Pay Teachers, Uncategorized, Writing

End of the Year Thank You Card

I just uploaded my FREE End of the Year Thank You Card to TpT.  Download it by clicking {here}! My end of the year is not until June 24th, but I am noticing a lot of my blogger buddies are almost done with school.  When do you start?  We don't start again until after Labor Day. ...

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Filed Under: End of The Year, Free Downloads, Teachers Pay Teachers, Uncategorized

Math Rings, Flashcards, and Mini Posters

Here is my complete 65 page Math Ring, Flashcards, and Mini Posters Packet.  I am selling it on TeachersPayTeachers for $5, but I am giving it to your for free to say thank you for being a follower.  I just ask that if you download, please make sure you follow my TeacherPayTeacher store. Thank you ...

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

Seed to Plant Prediction

I created a "My Seed to Plant Project" packet  for my students to complete when we plant seeds in the classroom.  I provide my students with "mystery seeds" and they predict what type of plant the seeds will grow into.  I have added this ten page packet to my TeacherPayTeacher ...

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Filed Under: Science, Spring, Teachers Pay Teachers, Uncategorized

Students Complete Famous Idioms

Every year around Spring Exhibit time, I have my students complete and illustrate famous idioms.  I compile the pages into a class made book.  The results are hysterical.  The parents all crowd around the book, pointing out the funny sayings such as "You can lead a horse to water but ...

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Filed Under: Spring, Teachers Pay Teachers, Uncategorized, Writing

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I have been with TpT since 2008!  I remember looking for a place where I could share my computer created resources with other teachers without having to set up my own website.  TpT was suggested.  I started off with a few Microsoft Word created resources 😬. At the time, the founder of TpT, Paul and his brother Dana, were single-handedly running things. I loved getting their newsletters.

In 2009 I was in a NY times article for TpT about who owns the copyright to teacher’s lesson plan ideas…the schools or the teachers.  This was not the article the author or editors told me I would be in, but that is another story! 

I stuck with TpT and creating resources and then in 2011, the site really took off and I met all these other amazing teacher-authors and finally met Paul in real life! 

As a single homeowner on a teachers salary, I worked nights and weekends on TpT resources just to be able to afford to live in my little house.  Then something amazing happened, my hard work paid off and I was able to get myself some breathing room.  I am so grateful for TpT for giving my life purpose and financial freedom back in those days.  Even though I am married now, I am so proud of myself for being able to own that little house (I still have it and rent it out) and buy my forever home in my dream neighborhood all by myself.

So many of you found out about TpT and so many more sellers joined.  It truly became the open market place that Paul envisioned all those years ago. 

TpT is still a big part of my life all these years (and hair colors) later.  I know when I eventually retire from teaching, I will be able to do TpT full time.  I love creating and sharing resources (880 and counting) with all of you.

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