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The Teaching Texan

Tales of Caffeine Drinkin', Paint Slingin', Glitter Lovin' Teacher

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My first week of summer classes is OVER!  Clearly that means that it is time for a brain break and to share my week with everyone.  Let me just say that this week back in grad school has me feeling completely drained!  Two courses (Learning Environment & Professionalism and ... read more

5 for Friday

In an effort to keep my blog moving forward I decided to link up with DoodleBugs  and do a Five for Friday.  This week was pretty busy for it being summer break and here are some of the highlights from it! 1.  One of the biggest things that happened this week was orientation on ... read more

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The Teaching Texan

6 months ago

The Teaching Texan

Surprise!! This may look like a Zoom background buuuuut it’s actually the wallpaper we stayed up until 4 AM hanging. 🤣🤣🤣 Happy with the results and do not feel the need to ever wallpaper again. Ever. 🤣 Swipe to see the full wall! ... See MoreSee Less

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These are even prettier in person! 💕 it’s almost time to start shipping teacher planners which means it’s almost time these beauties start heading to their new homes. 💖 ... See MoreSee Less

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The Teaching Texan

6 months ago

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Yesterday I did this fun and easy scavenger hunt with my students. Y’all the giggles were EVERYTHING!! 💙 Tomorrow I’m going to send this free and editable template plus a quick how -to out to my email list subscribers! Want it? Jump on my email list here 👉🏻 bit.ly/theteachingtexannewsletter ... See MoreSee Less

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6 months ago

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Tonight’s read aloud! I absolutely LOVE this book almost as much as I love bug cackling to my rendition of “YAAAS QUEEN.” If you have no idea what I’m talking about, you have got to read this book! ❤️❤️❤️ ... See MoreSee Less

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6 months ago

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Hot off the press!!! Digital tally marks, data, and graphing activities for Google Slides and Classroom have officially been uploaded for you! I’ve listed it 50% off for the first 24 hours! Grab it here -> bit.ly/graphanddataactivities ... See MoreSee Less

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