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When it comes to the never-ending activity surrounding Christmas, having realistic holiday expectations for kids probably doesn’t make your to-do list. It took many, MANY years for it to be a priority for me, that’s for sure. I’ve found, however, that a small shift in mindset can really the sweeten the season and make it […]
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Looking for the perfect present to take to a holiday exchange this season? This secret Santa gift guide shares 25+ fun gifts that are all $20 or less. All items can be purchased on Amazon, making this the easiest gift guide to shop ever! Perfect for Secret Sister exchanges, stocking stuffers, and work parties, too! […]
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Today, I welcome the fabulous Jennifer from Happy Teacher Mama as she shares 6 tips for a stress-free holiday in the classroom! I love Jennifer’s take on embracing the chaos of the season. A must-read for all my classroom teachers! As a kid, I always looked forward to holidays at school. There was just so […]
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To be honest, I hadn’t thought a whole lot about the importance of baby gut health until our youngest son, Charlie, was born. While otherwise absolutely perfect (and cute as can be!), sweet Charlie has struggled with fussiness and extreme discomfort recently. There is nothing worse as a mama, than to be unable to calm […]
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Today, I’m sharing TWENTY of my favorite Thanksgiving books and activities that will fit right into your curriculum whether you teach kindergarten, first grade, or second grade. Each book shown below matches with a set of paired activities, so that your lesson plans are ready to roll and you can simply teach! They’re Common Core […]
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If your students LOVE nonfiction, then they will absolutely eat up a thematic study of BATS! These little creatures have lots to offer your curriculum, from life cycle to echolocation to special features and abilities. I love to make class posters for whatever theme I might be doing. This gives my students a chance to […]
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Hey, y’all! Just wanted to pop in for a quick second on this busy Wednesday to show you all this fun little directed drawing activity. It’s SUPER simple, requires very little skill, AND can be made using only six letters from the alphabet! Best news? You can snag the FREE directions in my TpT shop […]
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I have a love-hate with the month of November when it comes to being a teacher. On the one hand: conferences. I love getting the chance to tell parents how much I enjoy teaching their children, but dread the extended days and all the planning that goes into it. Thank goodness they’re only once a […]
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I’m convinced you can make a theme around anything, so this week Becks and I are doing a thematic study of CORN. This may sound completely uninteresting, if not flat out boring, but CORN IS COOL, y’all. Here’s a snapshot of our week. You can click the graphics to HERE to download. Cover graphics within […]
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Today we read The Ugly Pumpkin today by Dave Horowitz. It’s a great book to transition from October to November and can lead to a great discussion about kindness, differences, and how characters can change throughout the course of a book. Because the story line is so simple, it’s easy for firsties to recognize the […]
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I have to be honest – this is the first week of home school that I was pretty excited to teach. The weeks leading up to this haven’t been bad, just kind of mundane and repetitive. No complains from Beck, but my teacher heart just wasn’t feeling it. Something about the changing seasons, open windows, […]
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