Howdy friends! Do you get first day jitters? I know that I do, but something happens right when that first little friend walks in. The "teacher instinct" kicks in and it's all about getting the little ones settled and starting to learn about them. The focus finally shifts from ... read more
Paint, Paper, & Popcorn: An Art Themed Summer Fun Camp!
The end of June is quickly coming - where is summer going?!? As many of you may have been enjoying summer break for quite some time and others are just getting started with your break, your probably wondering why I'm blogging about a summer camp. Well, I've been at my new school ... read more
5 for Friday: End of Year 2015
177 days of school later and it is officially that last day of the 2014-2015 school year. It's been an interesting ride, for sure! Why not celebrate the last day with a 5 for Friday linky party?! Today I'm linking up with [DoodleBugs] to share five random things from the past ... read more
Monday Motivation: It’s a Zoo In Here!
This week it's literally a zoo in our classroom - in more ways than one! First off, today through Wednesday is STAAR testing (our state accountability exam). During this lovely period of time K-2 gets to pretend that we don't exist - I kid, I kid. Well, sort of. We really do ... read more
Monday Motivation: Loads of Ladybugs!
If you're reading this, I have great news for you. You survived Monday (and I guess that means I did as well)! But seriously, today and tomorrow are STAAR (state) testing so we are pretty much confined to the classroom - so not fun on a Monday. I thought it'd be fun to share a fun lesson ... read more
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