Tis’ the season to bust out the glue gun!  Trust me, you won’t get “burned” with these Christmas ornaments. You might get a little glitter in your hair though! TeeHee. This.  This Christmas ornament has been in my life since I was in first grade! […]

This! My kids LOVED this simple reindeer craft! With the holidays approaching, it is a difficult task keeping our students engaged when all they want to think about is the arrival of Santa and wonder what the elf will do next… In a desperate attempt […]

These Thanksgiving activities have become a tradition in my classroom. Year after year, I include them in my lesson plans because they help my students understand why we must give thanks for all that we have. My favorite, by far is the Thanksgiving Story Mix. […]

By the end of the school year, both you and your students are winding down after having worked hard to meet grade level standards. But now what? If you are looking for end of the year activities that will keep your students happily engaged … […]

If you are looking for a way to celebrate friendships either at the beginning of the year or during your end of the year activities, this class project is just what you are looking for! The Important Book by Margaret Wise Brown is an ideal […]

Show your students how proud you are of them with this holiday student gift idea.  Create mini cookie jars for your students! I use Tupperware that I purchased at the Dollar Store to create individual cookie jars for my students. I fill the jars with […]

It’s that time of year again! We’re Back to School! It’s bittersweet isn’t it?  Everything is fresh and brand new, new faces, new friends, new beginnings…and new school supplies! WooHoo! Yet, no more lazy mornings, late nights, planning your days on a whim. BooHoo! Here […]

This Back to School Listening Library includes 24 stories with SafeShare.tv QR codes and one Retelling Story Map. You can use these during your Daily 5 centers: Listen to Reading or as whole group Read Alouds! All SafeShare.tv QR code links are safe to share with […]

One of our classroom themes this year was Our “Smart Cookie” Sight Word Incentive. My first graders went home each week with a Smart Cookie Sight word ring that included a set of 5-7 words. I met with each student on a weekly basis for […]

These last couple weeks of school are just flying by with all the hustle and bustle of our End of Year celebrations. I am so very proud of all that my firsties have accomplished this school year. The end of the year brings such a […]