Teddy Bear Day
September 9th is National Teddy Bear Day, so we always celebrate this fun day in our classroom. I send home a letter prior to Teddy Bear…
Seasonal
Interactive Writing Using The Book With No Pictures
Interactive writing is an amazing way to get your students involved in the writing process at the beginning of the school year. Allowing your students to…
My Morning Routine
My morning routine with my first graders has definitely evolved over the years. I have always used some type of morning work, but it wasn’t until…
Getting to Know Your Students
Building relationships with your students is so important. As teachers, we have a huge responsibility to not only educate our students, but to build real relationships…
How Teachers Feel After the First Day of School
Today was my 15th first day of teaching. I think it’s a little like childbirth. We have to forget how much work it really is or we…
Welcome Back Letters – With a Twist
Do you send Welcome Back to School letters to your students before school starts?   I LOVE taking this opportunity to welcome my students to my…
Back to School – Getting Things Done
The countdown is on. We only have two more weeks until school starts. I went into my classroom on Tuesday for the first time this summer,…
Classroom Supplies I Can’t Live Without
It’s officially time to start thinking about heading back to school. I know you may not be ready, but I also know that you can’t help…
Everything You Need for the First Week of First Grade
Even though the first week of school can be such an exciting time, it can also be downright stressful! The first week of first grade is…
How Can I Help My Child Succeed? Printables for Parents
As teachers, we know the importance of parental involvement in a child’s education.  Most parents truly want to know how they can help their child at home,…
Father’s Day – Donuts with Dad
A couple weeks ago, I had a Donuts with Dad morning in my classroom. If you happen to still be in school (sorry), this is a…
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2nd Grade Morning Work
For the past couple of years, I have been using my 1st grade Morning Work packets every morning. I have had many requests over the years…
