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A New Year Family Tradition
This is our Erickson Family Time Capsule! Inside it you will find yearly lists of events that have happened in our family. Making an end-of-the-year list (on New Years Eve) has always been a tradition in my family growing up, so naturally, I carried this tradition on into my own little family.
How Do Snowmen Solve Story Problems?
Tell me… Have you ever wondered how Snowmen Solve Story Problems?! Read on to find out (your students will be SO happy that you did)! You and your students will enjoy this math winter themed packet (perfect for January) while learning more about how to story problems correctly! This packet
Our Best-Dressed Barbie Elf
So it’s official, my classroom elf is definitely the best dressed elf out there! For days my students have been bringing in Barbie clothes so she will look her absolute *BEST* everyday. Now she has more clothes to choose from than I do! (For reals! She has too many and there is no
Word Families, Number Lines, and Our Elf!
My first graders have been working hard in their word family books! I originally posted about them HERE, but I wanted to update you on how it’s going. Each student has their own word family book that they keep in their desk. We pull it out about two times a week and
My Favorite Freebies!
Hello, friends!! I have been working on this blog post for a while now, slowly adding my favorite freebies to it as I come upon them. As teachers, we definitely spend a lot of money on our classrooms, so it’s always nice to find quality items for FREE!! Ok, first up I
Christmas Countdown Freebie
My students will be making this Christmas Countdown next week. Every year they love this craft, because it has a real Christmas bow on it! (You can usually grab a bag of bows for under $3 at most stores.) If you would like to make this freebie with your kids,
I gave in…
… and bought an Elf on the Shelf for my classroom! I blame it all on Pinterest and the funny ideas everyone keeps posting about! I figure I’ll use the elf in my classroom for a few years and then I can use her with my own children someday. I
Thanksgiving Bulletin Board
On Friday one of my awesome parent volunteers put together this adorable Thanksgiving bulletin board. {Can I just tell you that I have the BEST parent volunteers??!} Last week this wonderful parent volunteer sent home a feather with each student, that she pre-cut out of poster board. My students got
Getting Ahead of the Game
My first year of teaching, I literally lived and planned my lessons day-by-day. It was hard for me to think ahead and/or get ahead. My second year was about the same, because I started over in a new grade. Now that I am in my third year of teaching, I
Number Line Addition & Subtraction
I created this hands-on packet, because my first graders were struggling with number lines– they simply weren’t using them correctly, because they weren’t getting enough practice. (Can you relate?! ) Knowing what a valuable tool number lines are, I came up with this packet and filled it with engaging activities
Chicago, a Sneak Peek, and a SALE!
Ahhh!! I had the BEST weekend in Chicago with these ladies!! I seriously don’t know what I would do without them… I love them all!! Check out some of the MOST INSPIRING women I have ever met: Aren’t they all so pretty??!? {By the end of this vacation, my smile
“No Nose-Picking Zone” Poster
Cold season is just around the corner and my little first graders can’t seem to keep their fingers out of their noses!! I have made this No Nose-Picking poster that we will be talking about on Monday. Hopefully this will remind my students to get a Kleenex instead!! You can
POW! A Zeno Sight Word Game (FREEBIE!)
Hello, Friends! Happy Monday!!! (Wait… Is there such a thing as a happy Monday??!) Here is a Zeno sight word game I like to play with my students during small groups or guided reading. It’s called POW! A Zeno Sight Word Game and your students will LOVE it! This game
How to Remember the Vowels
A, E, I, O, U, and sometimes Y – They are the vowels and the glue that stick the words together. This is a great visual for your classroom and will help your students remember which letters are vowels. It’s also important to teach your students that every word NEEDS
Don’t Eat Pete!
Don’t Eat Pete is a fun game for home or school! I’ve been playing it since I was a little girl and it is definitely a family favorite. It’s been fun to share it with my own kids and students over the years. This free download includes an Editable Sight
