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Reading Comprehension Packet
Reading Comprehension Worksheets and Activities is my #1 bestselling packet on Teachers Pay Teachers and is currently being used in over 25,000 classrooms! I am so glad you guys love this packet as much as I do! This packet contains 75 reading response sheets that can be used with any
Cute Halloween Ideas for the Classroom!
It will be sad to take down all my cute Halloween decorations! Even though I love Thanksgiving and all its yummy-ness, it just isn’t as cute (maybe Pinterest will change that)! Did you all make those adorable Glyph Monsters from Kindergarten Rocks? LOVE THEM! And my little pumpkin patch is
the first one done is not the winner…
Ever since I have been in the classroom, I have been telling my students this (I got it from my cooperating teacher when I was a student teacher… Thanks Lynda): Graphics By Jessica Weible Illustrations It helps with those students who just want to “get ‘er done”… and fast… It’s
surprise!!!
Do you ever feel like you’re a performer instead of a teacher? Do you have pompoms, silly hats, and an endless supply costumes in your classroom closet? Do you sing or dance in front of your students, JUST to get their attention? I know I do, because I’ll do anything for those
Camping in the Classroom
In second grade this week, the Houghton Mifflin Reading series has us reading Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night. My students LOVE this book! They also love the other Henry and Mudge books. I had to check them all out from the school library so they could explore all
What Do Writers Write?
You know that cute lady, Cara, from The First Grade Parade? (Ahh, who am I kiddin’!? Of course you do!!!) Well… she recently posted about a super cute writing poster called, “What Do Writers Write?” After seeing it on her blog (and all over Pinterest) I immediately made one for my class.
tutorial: candy corn art
I am so excited for October, because Halloween might be one of my favorite holidays (besides my birthday)! Last year we made this darling candy corn art (thanks to my wonderful teacher friend) and it hung from our ceiling during October. My students had a lot of fun making these and they
all about GRAPHS!
Wow-WOW! I have literally been up all night working on this unit! I need sleep! You know that feeling when creativity strikes and YOU. CAN’T. STOP. until it’s done?? Ahhh! My bed is literally CALLING my name! (For reals… my husband just woke up and he is wondering where I
Popcorn Themed Word-Wall
My popcorn word-wall is definitely the cutest addition to my circus themed classroom! Popcorn calling them popcorn words, because they “POP” into your mind! They are great for your classroom Word-Wall and look so adorable. These popcorn words are on actual popcorn clip-art! To see the different popcorn words available in this
book boxes
Today I am loving my book boxes. I love how my students can keep track of the books they are reading, while taking good care of my classroom library at the same time. It also allows my students to bring books from home and they don’t get lost anymore! Some
DIY magnetic art wall
Last year I had a “cursed” wall. I wish I took a picture of it for you, because it really was cursed. It was ugly, damaged, and I couldn’t staple a thing into it. I covered it with butcher paper (by taping and gluing it down) and used it as
Home Reading Tracker (Reading Beads)
Since I have a carnival/circus theme in my classroom, I made a “Reading is Sweet” bulletin board with some cute lollipops I found in the Target Dollar Spot. This board is used to track home reading minutes. For every 100 minutes read at home, my students earn a pony bead
even and odd street
We kicked off the year learning about “even” and “odd” numbers. (I want them to do their Everyday Learning workbooks independently…) I found a great idea on… you guessed it Pinterest… with Even and Odd Houses. I feel in love with it immediately and I had to do it with my
First Grade Calendar Time
Here are a few pictures of my calendar wall. I put a lot of thought into this bulletin board and it took me a long time to finally put it together. I really wanted to make this space meaningful, because I think calendar time is really important. We start every
everyday learning
I have been crazy busy getting my classroom ready for Monday. I don’t know how you teachers with kids do it! If I had kids, they would be seriously neglected right now… My poor husband. Anyways… while getting my classroom ready, I created an Everyday Learning workbook. This book will
