Sunday, November 25, 2012

HUGE CYBER MONDAY SALE on TpT!!!

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Who doesn't love a good SALE?  I know I am a shop-a-holic so I can't wait to shop the AMAZING CYBER MONDAY SALE on TpT!  My store is offering 28% OFF ALL PRODUCTS!!!  I have so many items in my wish list right now and I am going back to add more.  I'm not sure...

Friday, November 23, 2012

BIG BLACK FRIDAY SALE!

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  Are  you busy shopping for all of the BLACK FRIDAY DEALS in the stores and online?  Don't forget to stock up on your teaching printables, too!  I am running a personal BLACK FRIDAY SALE today in my TpT store!  By clicking on the chimney above, you will...

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Holiday Door Decor

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The holidays are quickly approaching and I am staring at the blank door of my classroom each day wondering how I will decorate it?  I just took down my pumpkins and fall leaves to make room for a holiday display.  I wonder...should I do snowflakes so they last until January? ...

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Better About Blogging

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  With changing grade levels this year, life has been BUSY!!!  I have felt pulled in all directions while trying to learn a new curriculum, figure out and remember the names of all of the other teachers and students at my new school, and spend time making teaching resources. ...

Sunday, October 07, 2012

Fall Has Arrived!

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Fall has arrived and I am thrilled!  The cool air, crisp leaves, orange pumpkins, and apple cider make me feel nostalgic about autumns gone by.  As I was driving to the dollar store today, I noticed the October skies and changing leaves.  It made me excited for Halloween...

Sunday, September 30, 2012

I Met Lucy Calkins!!!

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I am so excited to share that I met Lucy Calkins on Friday!  I attended her workshop, "Reading, Writing, and the Common Core" which was hosted by the publisher, Heinemann.  The workshop was fabulous!  She broke down every bit of the reading and writing sections of...

Monday, September 10, 2012

Discussing 9-11 in the Classroom

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Are you looking for a way to discuss 9-11 with your students?  If so, Laura Candler of the Corkboard Connections Blog has a wonderful page of ideas for you!  Stop by http://corkboardconnections.blogspot.com/2012/09/honoring-911-delicate-balance.html and check...

Saturday, September 08, 2012

Learning About the Moon

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If anyone has to learn about the phases of the moon this year, pick up my latest resource here...       There are lots of fun activities for your students to do instead of those boring ones that come in the science guide!  It's just $6.80 right now as I...

Saturday, August 25, 2012

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Hi!  I am so excited to introduce my friend, Lacie, as our guest blogger today!  She has such a cute blog so follow her if you get a chance! :)  Please comment on her freebies and let her know what you think!   Hello! My name is Lacie from Polka Dots and...

Friday, August 17, 2012

Top Teachers Stuff Your Files with No Monkey Business...

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Today, you are going to LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the FREEBIE and tap light idea on this post!  Michelle has a lot of experience and has been so kind to share with all of us!  Thanks, Michelle! Please be sure to follow her if you like what you see.  She would love to hear how...

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Top Teachers Stuff Your Files with Dilly Dabbles

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Today, we have Melissa from Dilly Dabbles guest blogging and sharing some FREEBIES with you!  Don't you just LOVE the name Dilly Dabbles?!?  I could say it all day long! :)  She has brought some great goodies for you so please be sure to pick them up and follow...

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Top Teachers Stuff Your Files with Thinking Out Loud

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Please welcome Jana from Thinking Out Loud as a guest blogger today!  She is bringing you some FREE writing resources that I know you will find SUPER USEFUL!  We are lucky to have such a talented teacher sharing with us today! Hello, everyone!  I am Jana from Thinking...

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Top Teachers Stuff Your Files with Sub Hub

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I am so excited to have one of the BEST substitute teachers out there guest blogging today!  She has wonderful ideas and truly brings an outstanding educational experience to all of the students in her care.  Rachel from Sub Hub is someone who I have enjoyed collaborating...