I know, I sound like a scrooge right? My students bring me wonderful gifts every year, but I don't open them until I get home. Let me explain. It was my first full year of teaching and Christmas rolled around. All morning my desk filled up with bags and boxes from my students. … [Read more...] about I Don’t Open Presents
Holidays
Ho-Ho-Holiday Gifts for Students
I'm super excited about my holiday gifts for my students this year! No, they aren't anything fancy. They are, however, cheap, easy and cute! Oh, and the presents are {kinda} for me as well! I'm sharing my gift idea as part of 3rd Grade Thoughts' linky party: I … [Read more...] about Ho-Ho-Holiday Gifts for Students
The Giving Garland
Looking to spread holiday cheer in your classroom this year? I've created a set to get your students thinking about others this holiday season. I call it The Giving Garland. There are so many ways to use it and it's a great decoration for your classroom! This is what it looks … [Read more...] about The Giving Garland
Throwback Thursday: Turkey Time
It's Throwback Thursday time! I'll be revisiting some of my favorite and most popular posts from my old blog, Smiling In Second Grade. Today is a Thanksgiving Throwback from last November. It's Turkey Time! I wrote a Thanksgiving book! My resource teacher was struggling … [Read more...] about Throwback Thursday: Turkey Time
Halloween Time!
The air is getting cooler, the leaves are changing colors...that must mean Halloween is near! Well, here in New England, that's how we know the end of October is coming. To celebrate, I am sharing some of the activities I do with my students each year for Halloween. Halloween … [Read more...] about Halloween Time!