Did you know that you can earn FREE resources on Teachers pay Teachers?? I want to share a simple little trick with you that will allow you to save money in any TpT store that you shop in. Click on the image above to watch a quick video or read on to learn how! 1. Go to My TpT and click on My … [Read more...] about A Neat TpT Trick
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Save Paper! Save Ink!
Oftentimes, I have teachers ask me how to print multiple slides of a resource on just one page. It's easy! Here are 4 simple steps: Open the resource you want to print in Adobe. Click on the print icon (looks like a printer) or choose Print from the File drop-down menu. Then the print box will … [Read more...] about Save Paper! Save Ink!
The Morning Routine
Chaotic. Frenzied. Loud. Yep, my mornings used to start out like that too. As it turns out, that's not a great way to start the day in elementary school classroom! I was frantically trying to get attendance and lunch count done (please don't call my room again - I'm sorry I forgot to send it!). … [Read more...] about The Morning Routine
Animal Research Projects
I'm throwing it back to my second-grade days today! One of my favorite field trips was our visit to the local zoo. In preparation for this trip, my students would research an animal and become an "expert" on that animal. They would then write a non-fiction book to add to our classroom … [Read more...] about Animal Research Projects
5 Ways to Choose Partners in the Classroom
Choosing a partner can be a daunting task for teachers and students alike. A majority of the time I strategically choose partners for my students {depending on the task at hand} and there are times that I give them the a free choice option. Sometimes, however, it is just easier if it is … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Choose Partners in the Classroom
Make-Over Madness: Detective Style
I am on a make-over roll, people! My latest victim is The Detectives Book Club. I created this item a few years ago when I resided in second grade. I had a high group of readers that always went above and beyond what I asked. I really wanted to challenge them, but reward them … [Read more...] about Make-Over Madness: Detective Style