I've Fallen Behind
Remember how I kept saying I have no time for Blog World now that school is back in session? Check this out.Six. Hundred. Eighty. Three. unread posts in my Google reader. I know you've all had...
View ArticleCafeteria Woes
I know all schools operate differently, but let me give you a quick rundown of my situation before sharing my idea.We have 20 minutes for lunch. This time includes standing in line, buying food,...
View ArticleTeaching Expectations and Manners
A few Back-to-School activities for you:The Day the Monster Came to SchoolQuick story about a monster who came to school and behaved, well, like a monster! Afterwards, we created our own monsters....
View ArticleStory Ideas Page
I often find the biggest struggle my little ones have in Writer's Workshop is coming up with a personal story idea. In 2nd grade, we have Tiny Topics Journals... tiny notebooks to jot down story...
View ArticleCheck for Understanding
Nothing amazing here... as I began CAFE last week, I realized I'd lost my Check for Understanding bookmark copy master. I threw together a new one and figured I'd share with you! Print, copy on card...
View ArticleSkippyjon Jones Class Action
I l.o.v.e. Skippyjon Jones. I was over the moon when I learned he had a new book out this summer! And, how perfect is it that he's headed to school in this one?!?Here are some freebie activities to...
View ArticleI'm Feeling a Little Crabby
During a weekend mini-vaca in Myrtle Beach, I came across this gem in Crabby Jack's General Store.I don't remember which wonderful blogger I heard this from, but I've adopted the saying "Don't be a...
View ArticleIt's a Jungle in Here
Disclaimer: This is NOT my original idea.I found this tiger door idea last year on ProTeacher.com. I loved it so much, I used it again for my new classroom this year!
View ArticleTake a Smile
My new motto is to "choose to be happy." In the spirit of happiness, I completed a Pinterest-inspired project. I plan to hang these up around school next week. :)Click {here} for a copy. It...
View ArticleSpring Has Sprung!
Spring is coming, so soon, so soon! To get our minds ready for the season, I created a quick little observation sheet for the little ones to describe spring using their five senses. Click {here} for...
View ArticleKinder-2nd Blog List
Kindergarten Lifestyle is hosting a Linky Party of K-2 blogs. Head on over to add yours and find some to stalk! :o)
View ArticleHow-To Writing
Thanks to some help from a few awesome ladies, our How-To writing unit was a smashing success!We kicked off the unit with a whole-class experiment: "How to Make Kool-Aid." I made the drink in front...
View ArticleFinding Teen Totals by Making a Ten
I bought these 3-part dip trays back when I saw the Teacher Tipster's place value post (love him!). We'll occasionally use them for adding, but this is the first time I've ever combined tens and ones...
View ArticleLife-Sized Abe Lincoln Display
This life-sized comparison project was inspired by Doodle Bugs Teaching {and hers is much cuter than mine!}. The kids (and staff) had a blast standing beside good ol' Abe. We marked off our heights...
View ArticleRainbows!
I purchased The Inspired Apples St. Patty's Day Packet O' Fun {on sale for $3.75 - I totally recommend you purchase for next year!!!} Inside she included a link to a rainbow activity by Make and Takes....
View ArticleSt. Patrick's Day Recap
Speaking of Abby's St. Patty's Day Packet O' Fun... oh we did have fun!!! Buy it if you haven't!!! These are a few of the math centers my little friends enjoyed. There were also literacy &...
View Article"Splish Splash Sizes"
This measurement activity was inspired by the April/May 2012 Grade 1 edition of Mailbox magazine. The original idea was submitted by Jennifer Willis from Bradenton, FL.We kicked off our project by...
View ArticleWhat's for Lunch?
Tara, over at 4th Grade Frolics, is hosting a fun Linky Party - with a chance to win a cutie-patootie lunch bag! She wants to know what's in your lunchbox... and what lunch is like at your school.I...
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