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Several years ago I made a batch of sprinkle cookies for our annual Christmas cookie party. I’ve made a few tweaks to the original recipe to create the Babbling Abby Signature Sprinkle Cookie! I love a good reason to bake. The reasons can be as fancy as I need something to bring for ________ occasion […]
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This cheddar almond bacon appetizer is a major palette pleaser, and the perfect dish to serve when entertaining any time of year. A recipe blast from the past For Valentine’s Day several years ago, my mom gifted me and my sisters a binder full of her favorite recipes. It was such a sweat and welcomed […]
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This Ultimate Holiday Outlet Sale post was sponsored by Cincinnati Premium Outlets. All experiences and opinions shared are my own. With the season of giving upon us, an afternoon trip to Cincinnati Premium Outlets in Monroe, Ohio was on the agenda ! I’m a Northern Kentucky gal, but the deals for the Ultimate Holiday Outlet Sale […]
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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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Today, I’m excited to share my new favorite Thanksgiving read-aloud, Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet, along with some ELA activities you can incorporate into your kindergarten, first grade, and second grade classrooms. (PS. I definitely think you could use them with your third graders, too!) I’ve talked a lot recently about the library of read-aloud activity sets that […]
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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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Hey! Welcome to Day Five of Celebrate Reading on The Inspired Apple! This month has kicked off strong, with lots of ideas, activities, and even a giveaway that are ALL related to reading! Today, we’re going to talk about setting up a Guest Reader Program in your classroom. My kindergarteners and first graders absolutely LOVED […]
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Eeeh! It’s one of my favorite times of year to be a teacher. I just eat up a good theme, particularly around Thanksgiving. #punintended This post is all about turkeys and includes FIVE free turkey activities! Just look for the pink text throughout this post to see what you can snag! First up is a toooooooon […]
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Check out this great list of activities for kindergarten, first grade, and second grade! Read all about this fun Meet the Teacher activity, along with several back to school anchor charts and class posters that are perfect for the start of the new school year Learn More About This Resource | Shop this Resource I LOVE […]
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Are you looking for a great alternative to writing lengthy book reports that is engaging, fun, and perfect for kiddos in first, second, third, fourth, and fifth grade? Check out this condensed book report idea where students can write a simplified book review! Included are templates, photographs and easy-to-follow directions that are a cinch for teachers […]
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Are you looking for a great alternative to writing lengthy book reports that is engaging, fun, and perfect for kiddos in first, second, third, fourth, and fifth grade? Check out this condensed book report idea where students can write a simplified book review! Included are templates, photographs and easy-to-follow directions that are a cinch for teachers […]
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Are you looking for a great alternative to writing lengthy book reviews that is engaging, fun, and perfect for kiddos in first, second, third, fourth, and fifth grade? Check out this condensed book report idea where students can write a simplified book review! Included are templates, photographs and easy-to-follow directions that are a cinch for teachers […]
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Are you looking for a great alternative to writing lengthy book reports that is engaging, fun, and perfect for kiddos in first, second, third, fourth, and fifth grade? Check out this condensed book report idea where students can write a simplified book review! Included are templates, photographs and easy-to-follow directions that are a cinch for teachers […]
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Are you looking for fun and engaging ways to celebrate reading, books, or for an alternative to boring old book reports?! Then, you MUST check out these SIX incredible activities for doing just that! Your students in kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade, fourth grade, or fifth grade will love spotlighting their favorite books […]
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