Today in My Room…
Today in my room I was reminded why I became a teacher. It seems a little strange consider the amount of stress and frustration this
Elapsed Time Activities and a Free Download
One of the hardest concepts to teach in second grade was time. But that challenge was also the most rewarding for me! So when I
Teachers are Heroes
If you look up hero in the dictionary, here’s what you’ll find: So many times, we think of other people as the “heroes”… soldiers, policemen,
#TeacherMommy: The Best and Worse Thing That’s Ever Happened to Me
I always knew I wanted to be a mommy. Then, somewhere between junior and senior year of high school, I decided I would become a
Valentine’s Week: Reading, Writing, and Math!
Can you believe it is *almost* Valentine’s Day????!!! I feel like it was only yesterday that I stepped into my new grade, classroom, and
Penguins Unit
This was our first week back from break! I had totally forgotten how exhausting teaching can be. I tried to keep this week open for
A Winner and a Holiday Insta-Linky!
Ok… so I am sure you are axiously awaiting to see who won the $10 TpT GC…. Drum roll please… Yeah! Congrats, Carla! Be sure
Gingerbread Man and Santa Letters
Put a fork in me… I’m D.O.N.E! Is teaching always this hard the week before holiday break?! WHEW! We’ve been keeping busy… busy… busy! We’ve
Writing Folder FREEBIE
Something amazing happened this year… somewhere between learning how to do multiplication and our weekly close reading sessions… My class became writers. You heard me