Grammar Boost
Engaging the effective grammar practice has been missing in big name curriculum for a long time. For years, regardless of our district's ELA adoption, I have had to scramble to find additional practice grammar opportunities. . . .
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How to Customize Your Teacher Planner
Teacher planners with evenly spaced boxes are simply not helpful. Personalizing your teacher planner is easy, smart and SUPER effective!
The Ultimate Weekly Planner is a teacher life-saver. I can't imagine teaching without it. Lesson plan template, . . .
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Editable Monthly Newsletter
Providing parents with continual updates and communication is important. I use an editable monthly newsletter form that provides parents with all sorts of information.
First, the newsletter is a calendar. I add in all of the . . .
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Weekly Parent Communication
Make a habit of communicating with your parents on a routine basis. Every Friday I send home a note that informs parents of what is happening the following week. This weekly parent communication is a . . .
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Engaging Writing Curriculum
Teaching writing is a stress inducer for a lot of teachers. Engaging Writing is here to help!
During my first couple years of teaching, writing time was THE area that frustrated me the most. Many techniques and strategies I read about and . . .
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Classroom Reveal and Some FREEBIES!
Monday was our first day back with the kiddos. It's been an exhausting but fun couple of days. I'm popping on to share some classroom reveal photos with you. I have some FREEBIES for you . . .
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7 Keys to Effective & Engaging Reading Instruction
Teaching little humans to read is often the most rewarding and challenging part of the K-2 teacher’s job. It consumes a large portion of our school day. Are you like me? Do you find yourself . . .
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No Fuss Interactive Math Lessons & Curriculum
If you've been following me for a while, you know I am ALL about keeping things simple and easy while super engaging and effective. I expect my resources and curriculum to save ME time but . . .
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Backwards Planning for School Year Success Part 1
My team's year curriculum mapping and planning for next year is done! It feels fabulous to have this complete and ready to go! I'm ALL ABOUT backwards planning! Curriculum mapping and planning for the following . . .
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Back to School Essentials
It's definitely an exciting and hectic time. Over the years there are a few things I've found to be MUSTS when heading back to my classroom. Here are a few back to school essentials that . . .
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Engaging the effective grammar practice has been missing in big name curriculum for a long time. For years, regardless of our district’s ELA adoption, I have had to scramble to find additional practice grammar opportunities. It has been driving me nuts! Essential Grammar For firsties, routine grammar practice is…
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