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The Teaching Texan

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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

Monday Motivation: Sight Word Scratch!

It's that time of year again... We've got just a few short weeks left with our kiddos. Let's be honest though, we're all tired.  More like exhausted.  Summer can't come soon enough!  BUT, everything worth starting deserves a strong finish, right? Well, the other day I was thinking about how far my ... read more

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  • Want more successful, confident math students? Check out how to build their confidence in math right from the beginning of the year.
  • Need help getting more out of your intervention time? Check out this easy-to-use Math Intervention Binder! Perfect for K-2 kiddos! RTI, Intervention, Math, No Prep, NWEA MAP
  • Calling all 1st grade teachers! These Halloween math centers are perfect for a little SpOoKy practice this October! Students will practice composing 10 with 2 or more addends, place value, comparing numbers, base 10/expanded/standard/word form of numbers, word problems, and adding multiples of 10 to another number.
  • A hundred chart turned into a circular tool that students can use to cross a ten. Better yet, use a 0-99 chart, where students have to go to the next line to get to the next decade. FREE download of the charts to make your own! #firstgrademath #kindergartenmath
  • Independent reading in the classroom doesn't have to be a headache! From accountability to management it came seem daunting, but it is possible to create independent readers in early elementary - yes that includes Kindergarten and First Grade! These tips will help take the headache out of independent reading time!
  • These activities encourage cooperative learning while social distancing! Read about how middle school and high school students can complete these coloring challenges in class. These are standards-based and so much more engaging than a worksheet!
  • Teaching mini-lessons in math workshop can sometimes be a challenge, but it doesn't have to be. This post helps you remove the headache of mini-lessons and makes whole group teaching easier!
  • Introducing the concept of addition? Kindergarten students will delight in practicing this fouindational skill as they grow their pumpkin patch! Aligns with CCSS K.OA.A.1
  • Loved and my students love even more!! So engaging! An easy to use when I am working with a small group. I use this literacy activity for my kindergarten students during distance learning. These phonics worksheets are no prep and are easy to use in the classroom or at home during homeschool. You can use the printables while teaching phonics or word families, the kids will have to write cvc words and find them in the word search. #phonicscenters #literacyactivities
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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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