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home sweet home

I am a very lucky lady and let me tell you why: I just spent the last two weeks sightseeing in Europe. It was amazing, to say the least. Italy and Greece. I loved them both. Thank you to my wonderful in-laws for the trip of a lifetime! This vacation

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Popcorn Words – POP!

My popcorn word-wall is definitely the cutest addition to my circus themed classroom! I love 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

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circus postcard

I have finally finished the postcard I will be sending to my students before school starts this year.  It is similar to my Chicka Chicka Boom Boom postcard, but it fits my circus theme instead. I absolutely love this design. It just might be one of my favorites! Click on

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All About Rocks!

This science packet focuses on IGNEOUS, SEDIMENTARY, and METAMORPHIC rocks and is perfect for 1st-3rd Grade. Your students will love the activities in this packet! This Rock Packet Includes: Rock Notebook for Students Rock Notebook for Teachers (detailed) Worksheets/Assessments 3 Rock Type Characters Cute Rock Craft Rock Cycle Charts Rock Type

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Back-2-School

My favorite way to start the school year is with this adorable “All About Me” doll and book. They always turn out super precious and they become a keepsake for each of my students. My students love working on these and they are always super proud of the finished product.

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Chicka Chicka… BOOM BOOM!

Last year I had a jungle themed classroom.  I also incorporated the Chicka Chicka Boom Boom book into a lot of classroom activities.  So I created a Chicka Chicka, Boom Boom bulletin board to welcome my new students on the first day of school! Each letter represents a student and

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smile because it happened

One of my students gave me the sweetest card today that said: “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” – Dr. Seuss It seriously brought tears to my eyes. Even though I am looping with the same class to second grade,  I am sad to see this chapter

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Mini Friendship Booklet

As a first year teacher, I am trying to figure out ways to keep my students engaged/entertained these last few weeks of school. My students are sooo done with school and I *ahem* amdonewithschool, too.   My Problem: I am finding it difficult to engage my students and keep them with

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Teaching Action Verbs

This grammar packet has everything you’ll need to introduce action verbs to your students and is perfect for beginners. Parts of speech can be a tricky concept to teach to your students, so let me help! This packet was made to teach action verbs in a creative way—with original action heroes Verb

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all about me…

My Favorite Class! I have finally updated my “about me” tab! ———————————————–  Hello There! My name is Lindsey. I am a first year, first grade teacher in Utah… soon to be a second year, second grade teacher. (Yes you read that right… If all goes according to plan then I am

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how do you teach with music?

Anyone who knows me, knows that I cannot carry a tune (for the life of me).  I am not a singer. However, I sing all the time in my classroom (those poor cuties).  I can’t help it, because singing/music is such a powerful teaching tool. I am looking to do

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Valuable Freebies List

How darling is this apple-cozy one of my students gave me? I have complied some of my freebies for you: Flow Chart: When do you double the final consonant? Plural “-ES” Ending Chart AEIOU Glue Bottles Double “OO” Looking Glasses 100 Book Challenge Key Words for Addition and Subtraction Make

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Popcorn 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

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Popcorn Words

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

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Plural “Y” Endings

I am excited to share with you a packet I’ve just finished: “Y” Ending Replaced with “IES”. I made these activities to teach my students about plural words that end with “y” (for example: baby –> babies). I had a lot of fun creating these letter characters! Poor old “Y” is

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POW! A Zeno Sight Word Game

This FREE activity takes regular, boring flashcards and turns them into a fun, competitive game. Your students won’t even realize they are learning!