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FREE MLK Sight Word Reader on Educents
Tomorrow we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr's birthday and I have the PERFECT supplement to your lesson plans for the week. Dozens of fans have been asking me to create an Interactive Sight Word Reader...
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Mastering Numbers in the Teens and Twenties
As my class prepares for the 100th day of school, we are working on number writing and recognition. Everyone is FINALLY over the hump of those pesky numbers in the teens and twenties. I swear, the...
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Stained Glass Mitten Window Decor Tutorial
With the cold, blustery weather in full-force this winter, I decided to bring some seasonal coziness into my classroom decor. Last week we made stained glass mittens to adorn the windows of my...
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My First Stitch Fix Unboxing and GIVEAWAY
Have you heard about Stitch Fix? If you've already tried it, I want to know ALL about your experiences. If this is the first time you are learning about Stitch Fix, get ready. You are about to be blown...
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Get Ready for SUPER Savings
Huddle up, everyone! I have some great news for you. In honor of the big game, my friends at Freebielicious and I are throwing a SUPER SALE over at Teachers Pay Teachers. For one day only, you can...
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Bright Idea: The Teacher's Technology Station
I love incorporating technology into my instruction, but a little piece of me has always cringed to see the chaos of technology carts, cords, and a jumble of devices. My latest project has been to...
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Kinder-Craze loves Teachers Pay Teachers {GIVEAWAY}
Don't you just love TpT? This online teaching marketplace for has been such a blessing to educators across the US and beyond! My friends at Freebielicious are always talking about how much we love...
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School-Wide Hands-On Science Exploration with COSI
Last week our parent association treated all K-8 students in my school to hands-on science exploration from the COSI Center of Science of Industry. The science center is located in Columbus, Ohio and...
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Presidents Day Freebies and Resources for Kindergarten
Need some quick and easy resources for teaching about the presidents in your kindergarten or first grade classroom? Look no further! I have some great products and FREEBIES to give your lesson plans a...
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100th Day of School Ideas for Kindergarten
Last week we celebrated the 100th day of school in my classroom, Kinder-Craze style. My students had a blast learning, counting and demonstrating their newly acquired knowledge of numbers and...
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Stitch Fix #2 Unboxing and GIVEAWAY!
It's here! It's finally here! My newest fix arrived in the mail this week and I was literally counting down the days awaiting its arrival. I have become obsessed with Stitch Fix, the online personal...
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TpT 3 Million Teachers Strong Celebration SALE
Have you heard the news? Teachers Pay Teachers now has over 3 million registered users. To celebrate this major milestone, they're having a site-wide sale. The TpT 3 Million Teachers Strong celebration...
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Celebrating a Q and U Wedding in Kindergarten
Last week my kindergarten students celebrated a very special event… the Wedding of Q and U! If you are not already familiar with this event, let me fill you in! It is a silly, fanciful, wonderful way...
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Bright Idea: Tracking Students with Flashcards
I have another Bright Idea to share from my kindergarten classroom! This is a simple trick I use when I review flashcards with my students so I can easily ensure that students are getting practice with...
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Christian "I Can Read" Books Giveaway from Mardel
As a Catholic educator, I am always on the lookout for ways to integrate religion into other content areas of my classroom, especially into my literacy instruction. One of the biggest obstacles is...
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Exclusive FREE Sight Word Reader on Educents
I have great news for fans of my Interactive Sight Word Readers! You can download a FREE reader for St. Patrick's Day on Educents this week. Unlike my previous readers listed on Educents, this one is...
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Silhouettes, File Cabinets, and Bright Colors, OH MY!
I recently shared a classroom photo on Instagram and was delighted to see the enthusiastic response from my fans. Kindergarten teachers don't miss a beat and I received so many questions in regard to...
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Stitch Fix #3 Review, Link Up and Giveaway
My newest shipment from Stitch Fix arrived this week and I am so excited to share photos of my fix with all of you! I am also EXTRA excited because I am giving away a $50 Stitch Fix gift card to one...
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Stained Glass Kite Decorations Made from Tissue Paper
Spring has arrived and despite the abysmal weather (high temps for the week will only be in the mid-30s once again), I am determined to shake the winter blues from my classroom. I removed the...
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Win Passes to the Sherlock Exhibit at COSI in Columbus
A few weeks ago, I hit the road and went on a little field trip. Not with my students… this fun trip was just for me. And for you too. I drove down to Columbus, Ohio to visit COSI (the Center of...
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