Hi, friends! So, our school-wide math night was a huge success. While parents were in 30 minute math classes, our students had a blast with math games and activities throughout the school. We saw ...
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Celebrating Birthdays
Hello, friends! I hope you are well and having a fantastic week. This is our 2nd full week in school, and the first week we're trying to 'stick' with our schedule. This week, we have celebrated 1 ...
Classroom Reveal: Our Learning Space
Well, it's here friends! I've been hanging out with 23 of my favorite little people for a week-and-a-half now, so it's time to show you our learning space. (UPDATE - To see my 2015-2016 learning ...
Transforming a 120s Chart into a Number Line
Happy August, friends! I hope this post finds you well and you feel like a teaching champion. We just ended our first full week of 1st grade, and I'm a *tad* tired. Thank goodness for Saturdays. :) ...
Our First Days in 1st Grade
Happy, happy evening, friends! Today marked Day 5 of my life in 1st grade, and it is rather wonderful. In fact, my heart is so full. I'm happy and relieved and in love. I have 23 friends who are so ...
Classroom Photos: Resources in Action
Happy Monday, friends! Today I come to you with classroom pictures from fellow teachers around the country who have used some of my resources. It seems kind of crazy and amazing that TpT has united ...
Open House Stations
This post comes to you after my first 1st-grade Open House. Today I met my 28 wonderful, first-grade friends! And let me tell you - Houston, we're not in 5th grade anymore! I received hugs, giggles, a ...
Our Favorite 5th Grade Books
Happy Thursday, friends! Today marks the last week of our Reading in the Wild summer book study. If you are just joining us and missed the other chapters, click below to join in! Chapter 1: Wild ...
Setting up My 1st Grade Classroom
Happy Wednesday, friends! Today was Day 3 of training and PDs, and the children arrive next Wednesday - eeekk.I thought I would share some snapshots of how the room is looking. I'll be back sometime ...
My Year in 5th Grade
In April 2013, I interviewed for my first teaching position. Student teaching in 1st, I *knew* that I would be a primary teacher. Primary Land was for me. Hands down. No other option. The morning ...
Reading Response Letters & On Demand Writing
In the 5th grade, we place significant emphasis on writing because it plays a pivotal role in developing important skills for our students. Writing fosters communication, critical thinking, and ...
5th Grade Reading Logs & Book Series (Wild Readers Make Plans)
Happy Thursday, friends! Today marks the second-to-last week of our Reading in the Wild summer book study. If you are just joining us and missed the first week (Wild Readers Dedicate Time to ...