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Classroom Tour – Easy Ways to Organize Your Classroom

August 16, 2018

Hi friends, Don’t you just love seeing other classrooms? Our principal really encourages us to throw out (or donate) things we don’t use anymore. Having a clutter free classroom is essential for student success and your sanity! A couple of years ago I got rid of SO MUCH stuff in my room that all of my coworkers felt sure I… Read More

Say Goodbye to Wasted Bulletin Boards – My Interactive Writing & Math Centers

August 8, 2018

Hi friends! Are you right in the middle of setting up your classroom? I really worked on a complete classroom makeover a couple of years ago. It has made my life so much easier! You can actually view a video about an easy way to organize your room by clicking the photo below. I was completely honored when TPT featured… Read More

The Mother’s Day Tea was a Success!

May 11, 2018

Hi friends, Back again to share with you how the Mother’s Day Tea went. I am pretty sure that it was the most meaningful and touching thing I’ve EVER planned as a teacher. Let me start at the beginning. If you haven’t read my first post about planning this event, click below: Mother’s Day Tea – A Unique Way… Read More

Saving Myself 400 Hours a Year with ESGI

April 9, 2018

Hi Sweet Friends! I am so excited to share a product with you that has literally changed my life. Hands up if you have assessments all over the place in your classroom! I tried to use data folders, BOY assessments, EOY assessments, report cards, progress reports, pretests, posttests… does it ever end??? The biggest problem for me is that I… Read More

Winter Games 2018 – Celebrating the Olympics in the Classroom

February 14, 2018

Hi Sweet Friends! I never really think of February being a busy month in the classroom but it definitely is! Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day, the Olympics this year, & President’s Day. Phew! We have had an absolute blast studying the Olympics this year! The Winter Games only come around once every 4 years so it is definitely worth following the… Read More

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Primary Grades

January 13, 2018

Hands up if you love studying Martin Luther King, Jr. with your students! I LOVE teaching my KINDERGARTENERS all about him. I’ve heard teachers say that 5 year olds aren’t old enough to understand the Civil Rights Movement but I strongly disagree. In fact, I KNOW for a fact that’s not true. I always start by gathering my students in… Read More