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The Teaching Texan

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

My Top 10 End of Year Musts

It's that time of year - end of year craziness has ensued, or for some, come to a halt. ย That can mean only one thing... summer break has arrived! Whether summer break has started for you or not, here are my 10 end of year must dos for finishing the year strong - and yes - even prepping to make the ... 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

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  • This summer was I was fortunate enough to attend the KOSMOS Energy STEM Teacher Institute for a second year. Read to find out what I learned about STEM activities, projects, and challenges for kids in elementary school. These ideas are great for Kinderg
  • Don't you just love a comfy teacher t-shirt? These are perfect for teaching on casual dress days and pair perfectly with jeans or colored pants. I love that Texas featured on this one!
  • Many of us have seen the infamous elephant toothpaste experiment before. But, have you ever considered turning that into a social-emotional lesson for the beginning of the school year? Check out my ideas for turning this exciting recipe for science fun
  • 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!
  • Students love playing games, and teachers love when students learn - and this post is all about gettin the best of both worlds! Students in Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade greatly benefit from centers that are structured as engaging games. Click to see how I use educational games in my classroom!
  • Students love playing games, and teachers love when students learn - and this post is all about gettin the best of both worlds! Students in Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade greatly benefit from centers that are structured as engaging games. Click to see how I use educational games in my classroom!
  • This DIY teacher toolbox is one of my favorite classroom organization tools! Whether setting up for back to school or organizing mid-year I love this for keeping all of our small school supplies neat and tidy!
  • Looking for ways to help your students express their creativity? Combine literacy and a fun craftivity with artwork inspired by famous children books and authors like "The Dot" by Peter H. Reynolds! Pre-K, Kindergarten, and young students alike will lov
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