Literacy Centers

4 Ways to Incorporate Games in the Classroom

10/21/2018

Hey y’all! Today I want to share my love of using games in the classroom. The games I use are versatile, fun, and easy for students to learn and learn from! I know that as teachers, especially in elementary, you probably already know the importance of games as well as I do. Educational World has ... read more

3 Amazing Center Activities That Are Easy and Cheap

02/16/2017

If you're anything like me, you are always looking for new ways to revitalize your centers or new ideas to try during Daily 5, Readers Workshop, Guided Math, etc. In the spirit of trying new things, today I'd love to share 3 center ideas that you can make. And hey, it doesn't hurt if they're easy ... read more

The Teaching Texan

11 hours ago

For the past 7 years A has always been for apple. ⁣⁣
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I’ve been blessed to teach Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade at some amazing schools here in DFW over that time period. ⁣⁣
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Teaching is in my blood and it’s who I am. That’s what makes this post bittersweet. ⁣⁣
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Our greatest blessing, Ace, is my number one priority right now and we are so fortunate that I will be able to stay home with him this year. ⁣⁣
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This year, A will stand for All Mine. ⁣⁣
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As hard as it is to not be prepping my own classroom right now for BTS, and believe me I’ve shared more than a tear or two thinking about not having my own classroom this year. I know that having this time with our guy is something I can never get back. ⁣⁣
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No I’m not leaving teaching forever. And yes I will still be sharing teaching ideas, freebies, resources, planners and will continue to be here for teachers around the world. The Teaching Texan isn’t going anywhere. ⁣⁣
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So here’s to a new adventure this year! And here’s to what the future holds when I head back to the classroom! ... See MoreSee Less