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The Teaching Texan

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

First Day, Back to School Fun

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

The Little Explorers Debut

As I sit down to write this post I realize that it is mid-July.  Wait.  Summer, where are you going?!? This summer has been a busy one for me with lots of PD, teaching a summer camp, and working on non-school related things.  I've got to remember to tell myself to slow down for a ... read more

TPT Seller Challenge Week 3: Create Your Masterpiece!

It's week 3 of the #TPTSellerChallenge!  This week is all about creating a masterpiece! Let me tell you what, I've created just that!  This labor of love has taken me several months to complete.  But guess what?!  It is finally FINISHED!  It's also the sibling of my best ... read more

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  • Kids love learning about apples in the Fall, so why not engage their interest with a unit that covers reading, writing, science, and more?! The activities in this apple unit are designed to reach a wide variety of levels in Kindergarten and First Grade!
  • This hands-on pumpkin investigation is one of my all time favorite units to teach! I love that my students get so excited to explore and practice being little scientists! Measuring, graphing, tasting, art - it's all included! This unit if perfect for Kindergarten, First Grade, and even Second Grade!
  • Guided reading is a staple in my classroom, but what reading strategies should I be focusing on during that time? I love this free guide for helping to determine what comprehension strategies to teach AND that it gives prompts to help guide student thinking. Perfect for Kindergarten, First Grade and Second Grade teachers!
  • Looking for effective strategies to build reading fluency with your readers? These tips will get you on your way towards fluent readers - and your students will have a blast trying out things like…
  • Guided Reading doesn't have to be scary! I love that this post breaks down small group literacy instruction, organization & planning. These tips are so helpful for Kindergarten , First Grade, Second Grade teachers and beyond!
  • How do you manage everything that has to be done during the busy back to school time? Here are some of my favorite DIY tips and tricks to start the school year off with a bang. From welcome letters to classroom organization this post is sure to save you time!
  • Are your students ready to join the ranks of the infamous Pumpkin Patch Police Patrol (P-4)? Guide students through an exploration and investigation of all things pumpkins! Bring science, math, and art together in this cross-curricular resource. Includes activities for measuring weight, height, circumference, sink/float test, seed estimating and counting, seed tasting, parts of a pumpkin, pumpkin life cycle, and more!
  • Wondering how to make high frequency / sight words stick? If your students have been struggling to recall sight words, this post is a MUST read! It's jam packed with insight and activities to help…
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As a teacher, resources that help to make my day run a little smoother were always my jam. Something that takes a lot of prep is guided reading. There are so many components to planning it, and then how are we supposed to remember all those strategies to get our kiddos thinking? That's when I decided to make this reading strategies FREEBIE! for my community of teachers. There are 10 reading comprehension strategies in tiny cards that can be flipped through while you are doing your lessons 😍😍😍 A little bit of convenience for you this school year. Grab yours FREE below!theteachingtexan.com/strategies ... See MoreSee Less

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