I haven't done a Throwback Thursday in a while! This one is perfect for Back to School though, so read on! When I taught second grade, I needed something for my students to do when they first walked into the classroom in the morning. I wanted it to be meaningful, but not a lot of … [Read more...] about Throwback Thursday: Writing Journal Prompts
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Recycling in the Classroom
This week's Monday Made-It is all about recycling containers for your classroom. I am all about fun baskets and boxes from the teacher stores (and the Target Dollar Spot), but those dollars start to add up! So I've started taking empty plastic containers from around my house and sprucing … [Read more...] about Recycling in the Classroom
Back to School Tips & Tricks #1
It's that time of year again! Ever since I was a little girl, I've loved back-to-school. I don't know if it's the anticipation of seeing my friends, the excitement of learning new things or the thought of brand new school supplies. But, to this day, I get super excited when August … [Read more...] about Back to School Tips & Tricks #1
Reading in the Wild: Curating a Classroom Library
This week we are discussing how to curate a classroom library. This has always been my favorite part of my classroom, so I am excited to see everyone else's libraries! I am always looking to improve mine in order to make it the most useful for my students. Today's book study is … [Read more...] about Reading in the Wild: Curating a Classroom Library
Travel with Ramona Recommends
Since it is Tuesday, I am joining up with Ramona Recommends' Picture Book Tour! She wants us to share picture books from our traveling destinations or hometowns. Such a great idea for summer! Whenever I travel, I try to pick up a picture book about my destination. I want to share my … [Read more...] about Travel with Ramona Recommends
Monday Made-It {July 7}
Do you ever get positively giddy about something? It happens to me. Kinda a lot. Especially when organization and binders come into play. I was exploring Pinterest the other day and I stumbled upon Ladybugs Teacher Files' (love that girl!) post about her All-in-One Teacher … [Read more...] about Monday Made-It {July 7}