Hilary Statum
I’m sharing how I use a Big Brown Bear unit to kick off the school year, introduce the sight words like and me, start labeling, researching nonfiction, and more. It is perfect for the back to school season with kindergarten, preschool, and first grade students! So… years ago I had (okay I STILL have) dreams of being a children’s author. I… Read More
This craft makes a beautiful hallway display to pair with one of my favorite read-alouds for kindergarten, preschool, or first grade students – The Gruffalo written by Julia Donaldson. I’m also sharing how you can grab some of my favorite printables to go along with this story! I LOVE THE GRUFFALO! Seriously, I really love The Gruffalo story by Julia… Read More
The Gruffalo is the perfect read-aloud for preschool, kindergarten, and first grade students. I’m sharing lots of activities, printables, Gruffalo play dough recipe, & more that pair perfectly with this fantastic book! I’ve been so excited to share my latest resource on TPT with you! I worked on this product for a long time to make sure it contained every… Read More
Motivate young learners to write with this fun twist on painting for St. Patrick’s Day! I’m sharing my top activities for preschool, kindergarten, and first grade students today on the blog! We had so much fun on St. Patrick’s Day in my classroom! I’m so glad that I was able to finish my new resource and get it uploaded in… Read More
Those rhododendrons look so pretty framing the girls’ playhouse! 🌸Are you interested in seeing their playhouse up close? I can share how we transformed a store bought one into the perfect one for us if so!
Grabbed the 🎓 from school to take Aniston’s pictures.
We made it! Some people suggested I shouldn’t have her in my classroom. I have never regretted it for a second.
That does not mean it was all 🦋s and 🌈s! I was used to getting to work early for some quiet time before the rush of 5 year olds. Not anymore! It was a huge job to even get to work a few minutes early.
She tested me too. There were times I had to ask my husband to talk to her because of “the teacher’s” not too good report.
She is strong willed and didn’t always want to listen. During an observation this year, my administrator wrote, “One student dominating attention. Teacher handled it.” 🤣That was my Aniston! She could be whiny and a tad rebellious.
BUT she could also be helpful, compassionate, and an obvious leader in the classroom. She was excited about every new unit and the first to take a shy student under her wing.
The chance to spend a school year (or 131 days of the 180 day year🤪) teaching my daughter was so special for both of us.
My favorite thing was seeing her develop friendships with her classmates but it has been such a blessing to be right beside her through so many 💡 moments.
I have always been torn whether I should stay at home or be with my students and this was a wonderful opportunity to fulfill 2 of my most treasured roles.
So would you or wouldn’t you try this? Not all districts allow it. I am thankful to work for one that trusts my decision and already looking forward to having her little sister in 2021!❤️
$1 deal for Teacher Appreciation Week! 🎉This is an editable 127 page resource! Hurry!
So much fun surprising students with pinwheels in their yards! They are from the Dollar Tree! 🙌🏽
