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. :) ...
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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
Here’s a moment every 5th grade teacher recognizes: Your students can talk about what they’re reading.They sound thoughtful in discussions.They have ideas. But when it’s time to write especially on ...
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 ...
July’s Stitch Fix: The Best Yet!
Hello, friends! As you know, I am a monthly subscriber to Stitch Fix, an style-at-your-door service. I have really enjoyed the pizzazz Annie (my stylist) has put into my wardrobe. Plus, I'll be honest ...
Stacks: Making Learning FUN!
Happy July, friends! I would tell you Happy (insert day of the week), but all I know it is July. So, there we go. Today I am joining with dozens of amazing teacher-bloggers to bring you simple and ...
Conferring using Survey Monkey: Reading in the Wild, Ch. 3
This post marks the third 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 Read), second week (Creating a Workshop ...