Dollar Tree Classroom Decor Finds
Who doesn’t want to minimize back to school classroom spending while maximizing the “wow” factor making your classroom a welcoming space for both you and your students? I have found so many great items at Dollar Tree that can be used to make your classroom a cozy spot! I thought I would share a few […]
The Someone New Book Recommendation PLUS New Student Tips
The Someone New by Jill Twiss is the perfect book for anytime of the year. Its message of friendship and overcoming your fears is perfect for all ears- young and old. The story is a sweet one and the illustrations are gorgeous (illustrated by EG Keller). The Someone New Book Recommendation: Message of Friendship and Overcoming Your Fears! […]
Back to School- Science: The First Week of School
Back to school is an exciting time! As a teacher, I am always ready to jump right in and get started! Of course, it is so important to take the time to establish routines and procedures and those things tend to fill up a majority of my time the first few weeks. So… as a […]
Book Bin & Table Shelf Organizers
It’s that time of year when we are all thinking about classroom organization and what we need to do to start preparing our classrooms for the upcoming year. I want to share with you a purchase I made at Wal-Mart a few years ago that has made my teacher life so much easier! That purchase […]
Back to School Consensograms with Graphing Practice!
We went back to school the second week of August. Boy, am I tired! Between work and moving my youngest daughter to college I am wiped out! Really looking forward to Labor Day Weekend to get my batteries recharged. This is the beginning of my 19th year and I can’t believe I forget… 1.) how bad […]
It’s “Tree”mendous!
So I have been in my classroom preparing for back to school. I go back the first week in August and the kids start on August 12th. I like to have things ready, and we are heading to California between now and then for a softball tournament, so my summer is wrapping up quickly. Not […]
It’s That Time Again! Back to School Birthday Bags
It’s time to start getting things ready for back to school! I enjoy so much the planning and preparing for a new school year. So… birthday gifts/recognition for my students- this is one area I used to be TERRIBLE at! I was never consistent and sometimes would run out of bookmarks or whatever I was giving […]