Any teachers out there interested in an iWatch and how it can be used efficiently and effectively in the classroom? Wearable Technology is coming. I think you all know I am a huge Apple Fan. I love iPhones, iPads, and even iPods. But I am not obsessed with everything Apple. I will tell you like it is! {Honestly, I am not a huge fan of iTunes on the computer... it gets the better of me … [Read more...]
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10 Items Every Teacher Mom Needs
Being a teacher requires the purchases of many items for your classroom. Being a mommy requires the purchase of many items for your home. When the two roles merge, there are a few extra items that can save the day. As a mother of two child, let me share with you 10 items every teacher mom NEEDS. Each year for back to school, we make sure to buy a stash of snack and drinks for after … [Read more...]
Professional Development
Presentation Bank:Need something specific? Just ask. 📓Assess But Don't Stress- Does assessment and data collection drive you crazy? It won't after you apply Mary's tips and tricks for making it quick and fun. Explore how to organize your assessments without the stress while discovering engaging, interactive, and child-approved ideas for using data to drive your instruction. 💻Breaking … [Read more...]
My Room
Don't you LOVE peaking in other teachers rooms to get ideas? I am so visual and have to SEE it. Welcome to my classroom reveal. My room isn't perfect and I want to do a million new things to it, but I love it! It is my favorite space in the world after my home! You can read more about my room here. … [Read more...]
Must Have Monday
I am so excited to be joining up with my Freebielicious gals with a week long linky party. Today is dedicated to MUST HAVES for the classroom! I am not going to sugar coat this. Teaching is an expensive job! I take EVERYTHING to school because, well, I need so many things that I can grab quickly in the classroom. I think I might have to break this list down a little more. Is that … [Read more...]
Center Saturday
Hi all! Are you ready for CENTER SATURDAY!?! This is the weekly blog post where I show you are math centers from the week and tell you all about them. The goal is to inspire your center time activities to be more fun and engaging. This past week, we had MLK Jr. day off on Monday, so it was a short week. I also new our curriculum was full because I was teaching about MLK Jr. AND I had … [Read more...]
Fun Thanksgiving-Themed Activities for Kindergarten
If you are looking for fun Thanksgiving Activities for Kindergarten, keep reading. We have some tremendous hands-on Pilgrim Jobs Writing Activity, pocket chart number sense activity, and now & then themed social studies learning. Pilgrim Jobs Writing Activities Check out these Pilgrim Jobs writing activities. This is sure to be a class favorite for teachers, but especially students. … [Read more...]
Center Saturday
Happy fall! I can't believe how awesome our weather is! This week had a blast learning about the Letter Ll, -ag family, leaves, and continuing building number sense. {We specifically talked about comparing numbers.} I am still diving into math centers. This is only my second week, so I am not an expert, but I am going along with the experience to make it work for my amazing My … [Read more...]
If You Take a Mouse to School
BACK TO SCHOOL IS COMING. Wal-mart is getting stocked... the calendar is counting down... We all know it is coming. One of my best selling products of all times is this unit... If You Take a Mouse to School Unit! which is ideal to use at the start of the year. Let me break this pack down for you... There is a reading comprehension game to play with your students. with tons of … [Read more...]
School Prep is NO Monkey Business
Schools out for Summer... and I can't wait to show you exactly how I leave my classroom each and every year. First I should say that we do not have carpet, so I do not have to push everything off to the side of the room... we don't have to strip and wax floors! I stack my beloved, old fashion COLOR CODED chairs. Here is my room from the entry door to my classroom. And if I look … [Read more...]
Dr. Jean’s Cheer Cards {freebie}
Who doesn't love Dr. Jean?! I mean, seriously... The first time I attended one of her conferences, she WALKED by me and I was in SHOCK. Celebrity in the house. And the entire conference was amazing and inspiring. I left wanting to do an EVEN better job. And now, a few years later and several collaborative projects together... and I still get a little gitty when I see an email from her to me. {I … [Read more...]
Oceans Themed Activities In Kindergarten
As you begin your ocean themed activities in Kindergarten, I know you will love these ideas. We began DIVING into our ocean unit to complete the year, it is a great time to review our learning, finish assessments, and expand our learning opportunities. Ocean Themed Activities For Kindergarten Math You are going to love this math game. To start, add the inserts into the pocket chart dice. We … [Read more...]