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In honor of Mr. Abe Lincoln’s birthday, I figured I’d dedicate today’s post to presidents. Heaven knows I’d love for it to be about something AMAZING that we did in class on this fine Wednesday, but alas, surgery leave continues and I got nuffin’ in this year’s kid department (I don’t even have a dippy
Valentine’s Day is hands down my FAVORITE day in the classroom. The little guys are able to decode most of their cards and the look of pure joy that takes over their faces after reading each note absolutely melts my heart. Over the years, our classroom card reading extravaganzas always take well over 30 minutes.
Oh baby!! It’s been four very long years, but here they come. Are you ready? I say bring on those wonderful Winter Olympics already!! With all of this excitement runnin’ through my veins, I have been channeling it into some serious themed work. Okay, so truth be told, I have been going a bit nutty
The Olympics always make for a wonderful classroom theme. From a couple of days to an extensive study, the GAMES provide a way for us to engage kids and incorporate some stellar character trait lessons. The WINTER GAMES fall at an especially critical time. Coming off of the Winter Break, many kids need a little
It has been eons since I have been in on Currently – it’s time to remedy this one (Shark Tank just wasn’t holding my interest this evening). So, without droning on and on . . . I bring you The Factory’s February Currently! THE BREAKDOWN If you follow me, you know I can’t leave it
I cannot believe it! I am actually getting my 2nd Grade February Good Morning Work packs out without sweating like a mad woman on the last day of the month. It’s so hard creating something that I don’t actually get to use this year. However, I officially tossed my hat into the ring to roll
Have you heard about the Southern California Kindergarten Conference?! It’s a two-day conference in Pasadena, California geared toward early childhood educators. If you live in Southern California {or want to come out to visit!} and you teach Pre-School, Pre-K, Transitional K, Kindergarten, or First Grade, this conference is for you! Learn all about teaching Common
Chinese New Year is always such a fun holiday to do up right in the classroom. I worked this holiday into the mix for the first time last year and I had the kids eating out of the palm of my hand all week. There’s just something about animal birth signs, dragons, and a mysterious
Although it may be difficult to believe, the 100th Day is looming for many of us. With this said, here are a few quick and easy ideas to help inject those celebrations with a little standards-based fun! TEN FRAME PARTY HATS We all know that 100th Day hats are a must. However, if my old principal
It’s a miracle I tell ya! My little sweeties and I have created the perfect Winter Wonderland within our four little walls. Never mind that it has been 70-78 degrees outside since January officially opened 20 some days ago. Despite this unseasonable weather pattern (it’s usually in the 50s this time of year), we are
