I’m linking up with Doodle Bugs for Five for Friday! Holy Moly! WHAT.A.WEEK. My poor class has been OFF THE CHAIN this week. Or should I say this poor teacher has a class that has been off the chain. It’s felt like a full moon ALL WEEK LONG! My kiddos had a family project to complete…Turkeys in Disguise! I…
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How to Manage Show and Tell in the Classroom
My students’ favorite first grade experience is, by far, Show and Tell! Last year in Kindergarten, we had show and tell every Friday. But to be honest, Show and Tell got to be a bit of a joke! The kids brought the same thing week after week! Or, they forgot their show and tell item and just grabbed something…
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Welcome to my First Grade Classroom
AHHH! The big day is FINALLY here…the classroom reveal! This year I created an Apple Decor theme set to decorate my classroom. It involves color (green, red, yellow, pink, and turquoise) + Patterns with a subtle infusion of apples! It’s the perfect environment for my first grade classroom!First I’ll give y’all an overall view, and then I’ll hone in on…
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Fabulous Turkey in Disguise Ideas
I was so excited about my students’ Turkey in disguise project. My kinder-cuties and their families came up with several turkeys I’d never seen created before! Check out these adorable projects inspired by my “Eat More Ham” product! Guess what? The disguises worked! Mr. Turkey was safe! 🙂 And my little peanut Morgan’s turkey (for First Grade) was a Las…
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5 FREE 100th Day of School Printables
Updated 100th Day Post with EVEN MORE ideas located {HERE}. Have you celebrated the 100th Day of School yet? The 100th Day is always a kid (and teacher!) favorite. There are so many chances for cross-curricular learning and true engagement of your students, so don’t let this learning opportunity pass you by! I’ve put together several 100th Day of School FREEBIES…
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Halloween Safety Tips for Kids | A Free Printable Booklet
Halloween Safety Tips for Kids I’m kind of a stickler for safety. And I truly believe that we as teachers have the perfect opportunity to teach our children how to make wise choices and how to be safe–in lots of different situations. I thought Halloween was the perfect time to teach some safety tips so our little learners can have…
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