Creating a Cozy Library The classroom library is always a popular spot in my classroom. During choice time, my students love cuddling up against a pillow with a buddy or reading to a stuffed anim...
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I'm so excited to share my newest project with you all! Even though it's summer break, I can't seem to get out of teacher mode! I've been busy setting up a homeschool classroom for my daughter. S...
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Hi everyone! I can't believe summer is almost halfway over already! And for some teachers, I know back to school is just around the corner! Wow! So every year, I take tons of beautiful photos of ...
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June is here, and I always love ending the year with a science unit on plants! The activities below are part of my Plants Unit. The unit includes charts, experiments, worksheets, crafts, tem...
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Wow! It is getting to be that time of year again! The countdown to summer has started and the kids are ready for some summer fun! All of the activities below (and more) are part of my Down by the...
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Hi everyone! I'm throwing a Labor Day Sale! Visit my store today and tomorrow and save 20% on all products! I wish everyone a happy and successful school year! Check back soon for some new conten...
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Happy spring everyone! Things have been majorly busy around here, but I wanted to "hop" in and share some of the spring fun we've been having! The kids have been having a blast with our Easter ce...
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I know it's been a million years since I last posted, but I haven't forgotten about this poor little blog! Between teaching and being a mommy, I just don't have much time to spare for anything el...
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It's that time of year again! The school year is quickly approaching (or has already begun for many of you)! Setting up a classroom is a lot of work, but I really do enjoy watching it all co...
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Hi guys! I'm still here! What a crazy year it's been. Life with a new baby is a LOT of work! Don't get me wrong, it's amazing and wonderful, and being a mommy is the best thing that's ever happen...
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Hi guys! I'm still here! What a crazy year it's been. Life with a new baby is a LOT of work! Don't get me wrong, it's amazing and wonderful, and being a mommy is the best thing that's ever happen...
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I'm throwing a sale! Stock up on everything you need for the upcoming school year! My entire store will be 20% off Saturday through Monday. Happy Memorial Day!
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Hi friends! Wow it's been such a long time since I've blogged! As you may have guessed, my sweet little girl arrived back in November. Since then my blog has taken a back seat as my number one pr...
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I can't believe the summer is almost over! I'm so anxious to get started on my classroom and get organized, but I still don't even know which room I'm going to be in yet! So I decided to get a bi...
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I'm back! Has it really been five whole months since I've blogged? Wow! This has really been a hectic year. Just a few weeks ago, I finished my first year teaching in the NYC DOE. As many of you ...
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We've been learning all about teen numbers in kindergarten! Teen numbers can be really tricky for young children. Luckily, I've found lots of fun ways (mostly through Pinterest and other blogs) t...
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Last week was our winter break...and for the first time, I actually did not work during the entire week! I really needed a vacation. My husband and I went snowboarding and we had such a great tim...
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Brrr...it's cold outside! The real feel actually dropped BELOW zero last week! We even had some snow! Maybe I'm crazy, but I really don't mind it. I love the snow...and the kids do, too! Check ou...
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Happy New Year, teachers and friends! I hope you're all enjoying your winter break! I've certainly been enjoying mine! We just got back from Florida, and it was so nice spending time with my fami...
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Aah! Fall is here...the leaves are changing, the air is crisp. It's my favorite season! As soon as the first leaf falls, I'm ready for some hot apple cider and pumpkin pie! My kids have really be...
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Hello world! I'm still here! I apologize for completely ignoring my little blog for the past couple of months. This post has been sitting unfinished on my computer for weeks. I have been so busy ...
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I AM SO EXCITED! After waiting all summer, I finally got into my classroom yesterday! I have been so jealous of all the beautiful classroom photos I've been checking out on Pinterest and my favor...
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Hi guys! I'm so excited to be celebrating another TpT milestone this month! I can't believe I've made it this far..and it's all thanks to my awesome followers! To thank you all, I'm giving away m...
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Hey everyone! Just a quick note tonight...I just made my first ever fan freebie on Facebook! Head over to my page to check out my "I Have...Who Has?" ABC Game. This is a great game to play with y...
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