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I found out this weekend that I won a drawing for a $10 TpT gift certificate. Needless to say I was so thrilled. I bought the most amazing goodies with the gift certificate and cannot wait to use them! Thank you so much to Lauren over at Kinder-Friends. If you haven’t been to her blog, head on over and check… Read More
Guided Math Chapter 9 – Putting it Into Practice Hosted by Second Grade Math Maniac and The Creative Apple I thought this would be one final, “A-ha” chapter, but I will admit I was let down. Was it just because I was tired, or did you feel that way, too? My hope was that I would find a chapter that really… Read More
On Monday I shared my new Brain Breaks jar and cards with all of you. I cannot begin to tell you how excited I am to put them to use this year. I’m also glad so many of you have showed interest in either trying Brain Breaks this year or continuing the success you have found from using them in… Read More
It’s Wednesday and here’s what I have been working on: First, I’m looking into doing a Star of the Week board. I want to feature one student each week. I’m thinking the student could bring in photos to put on the board along with filling out some kind of All About Me sheet. So, how many of you do some version of… Read More
I feel like my summer to-do list is expanding every single day with new projects thanks to Pinterest and my blogger buddies. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good project as much as the next gal, but they are taking over my home! So, you can only imagine my incredible sense of relief that I am able to pull… Read More
I can’t believe this book study is almost over, but I am getting so excited to implement many of the components in the fall. Did you check out Brenda’s post over at Primary Inspired? Laney Sammons, the author of Guided Math answered our questions! Click here to go read the post. Guided Math Chapter 8 – Assessment in Guided Math This… Read More
Practicing addition is a lot more fun if kids get to go shopping, right?!? 🛒 And, this pack is FREE, so it really doesn’t cost you anything but the time to print and cut. 🖨 ✂️ This Snowman Supplies pack is a great way for students to add four 2-digit numbers.
💻 www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Addition-Shopping-Problems-Freebie-2NBTB6-2951919
Look at this great book sharing idea for Valentine's Day! It's called Blind Date with a Book. Students can wrap up a good book and write a description on the outside. Then others can choose a new book based on the description!A BLIND DATE WITH A BOOK! 😍 Wrap the books and write a description on each of them- have the kiddos read the descriptions and pick a book for a blind reading date! How memorable! What an amazing idea for #valentinesday! Thank you for sharing Jessica! I see so many teachers trying this out! @thegreenelementaryteacher LOVE! #books #reading #library #blinddate
Now I wish I worked in a school with a staircase. I love this idea!I have all of the heart eyes for this beautiful staircase by @newacademycanogapark!!!
These are some of the books they’ve read during their schoolwide book time! This is such an awesome way to encourage reading!
I finished up two more nonfiction companions. These book packs pair with It's Snowing! and Penguins, which are both written by Gail Gibbons. Click on the images to learn more!
