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  • Reading Raffle

    Reading Raffle

    Looking for an easy way to celebrate reading? I use a “Reading Raffle” in my room! Here is how it works:    1. Print off the Reading Raffle FREEBIE from my tpt store. Choose which style of slip…

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  • Setting Up Classroom Rules & Expectations

    Setting Up Classroom Rules & Expectations

    If you are a teacher you NEED to have your classroom management plan in mind (make it THE priority at the beginning of the year) In order for any learning to take place in any classroom– there has…

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  • Meet the Teacher Night (Made Easy)

    Meet the Teacher Night (Made Easy)

    Back to school night– meet the teacher night– open house night– Whatever you call it, it can be a source of stress! But it doesn’t have to be! Here are some simple ideas to help you figure out…

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  • Class Dojo Debit Cards

    Class Dojo Debit Cards

    Hello friends! I’ve had many questions over the last few months about how I use my “Class Dojo Debit Cards” in my classroom– so here we go!   First, you will want THIS product (it’s what I created/use…

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  • Bulletin Board Tips & Tricks

    Bulletin Board Tips & Tricks

    I have a love/hate relationship with my bulletin boards! Some years they seem to come together nicely– and other years they seem a disaster! Last year was tough because I only had 2 boards– so I had to…

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  • DIY Tire Seats

    DIY Tire Seats

    This summer project has taken me awhile– but I’m very happy with how it turned out! Here is the quick guide to how I made my tire seats (which I plan to use in my classroom as a…

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  • DIY Paper Succulents

    DIY Paper Succulents

    Hey everyone! So as I’ve been prepping for my classroom this summer– I’ve absolutely fallen in love with succulents! Not the cacti type– but the fat, round, and colorful type. As a result every piece of decor I’ve…

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  • How to Make Birthday Cups

    How to Make Birthday Cups

    This idea has been around for awhile– so it’s totally not my original idea– but I thought I’d share what I bought and how I assembled my “birthday cups” last summer! Especially because I plan on making more…

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  • How to Manage Student Rewards

    How to Manage Student Rewards

    Hello everyone! I don’t know about you– but I LOVE rewarding students for good behavior, positive attitudes, effort, and other fine qualities all teachers admire! Today I want to share some ideas for managing the rewards you give…

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  • Student Gift Idea (Perfect for End of Year!)

    Student Gift Idea (Perfect for End of Year!)

    Isn’t it amazing how quickly the school year always flies by? I am already planning the last few weeks of school! One thing I love to do during the last week is give my students a small gift…

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  • The Teacher’s Assistant

    The Teacher’s Assistant

    This blog post is short and sweet! Sometimes you just need 5 minutes to finish grading tests or work with struggling students– but it’s hard to find time when your other 25 students are constantly coming up to…

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  • I’m Done… Now What?

    I’m Done… Now What?

    It’s the question every teacher dreads… “I’m done, what do I do?”  If I had a dollar for each time my students asked me this question, I would be rich– probably a millionaire!  At the beginning of each…

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It’s been a… summer. For some reason I thought it It’s been a… summer. For some reason I thought it was a good idea to get a puppy (hint: it wasn’t. I haven’t been able to sleep in once). My youngest broke her clavicle falling out of her bed. But we’ve been swimming and playing, and I’ve been crocheting and not spending any time thinking about school. So of course I have nothing school related to post on my school IG account. But if you’ve made it this far— enjoy the eerily accurate picture my 3 year old drew of me on the magnadoodle board. Looking into filler as we speak 😑😬 How was your summer?
New bulletin board— up and ready just in time for New bulletin board— up and ready just in time for Read Across America week & spring! Comment “books” and I can send you the link 🐾📚#readacrossamerica #bookbulletinboard #dogbulletinboard
Still one of my favorite activities to use the las Still one of my favorite activities to use the last couple weeks before Christmas break! I’ve also got a basic addition/subtraction version in my TpT store if you teach younger grades 🎄
I mean, she’s just so photogenic 🤪 I just knew her I mean, she’s just so photogenic 🤪 I just knew her adorable face would make the perfect posters for my classroom ❤️
Making a jumbo friendship bracelet was fun! I used Making a jumbo friendship bracelet was fun! I used everything shown in the video— I used bead clipart from Etsy, sized it to match the 3” discs, laminated and glued them on to the discs to make them last longer! My needle was sharp enough to go through everything easily 🎉 

I ended up with enough supplies to make another one for a friend across the hall, and I could easily make one more for a shorter name! 

Amazon supply list is link in my profile ❤️
Day 3 in the classroom— getting all the smaller de Day 3 in the classroom— getting all the smaller details in before I start in on my larger projects (bulletin boards and wall posters)
In the wise words of Rafiki, “It is time!” I am re In the wise words of Rafiki, “It is time!” I am returning to the classroom for the first time since staying home to have my 2 girls. Can you guess what grade??? 

Day 1 Strategy: no decor— just a LOT of decluttering. Teachers truly do save everything, and I don’t want any of it. I am going to try for a minimalistic classroom this year! Stay tuned for more! 

Pro tip: don’t save it just because you may use it “some day” (trust me, you probably won’t)

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