If you’re like me, you have a long to-do list during your summer break. Whether it be lesson planning, classroom organization, Teachers Pay Teachers, household projects, or lifestyle goals, there is A LOT I want to accomplish while I am…
Free Pre-K Assessment
Are you a Pre-K or Preschool Teacher? Or maybe a parent who wants to help their child prepare for Kindergarten? If so, this free Pre-K assessment and data tracker will help keep you accountable for your student/child’s learning! This free…
Officer Buckle and Gloria Retelling Activity
Two weeks ago, I began my series on creating props to go along with children’s books. Back in college, I had to take a class on creating activities to go along with children’s books. Several of the assignments in this…
5 Tips for New Teacher Graduates
We are currently in the teaching job search period. It’s summer and schools are hiring. Many recent teaching graduates are trying to snag their first teaching job. I can’t help but think back to when I was in this same…
2nd Grade Common Core Measurement Unit UPDATE!
I recently updated my Second Grade Common Core Measurement Unit! It now has some new graphics, including a new cover page. The packet now contains less color graphics, which will help save on ink!!! If you have purchased this packet…
Old Cricket Book Retell Activity
Recently, I went through an old computer of mine and came across some activities and lessons I created years ago. Some files even dated back to my college days. Seeing some of these old activities brought back a lot of…
Creative Ways to Get Kids to Read
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