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March 11, 2018 by: Jennifer

St Patrick’s Day Activities

St Patrick’s Day Activities St Patrick’s Day Activities:  St Patrick’s Day is one of my favorite holidays to celebrate at school!  There are SO many fun activities to do with your class.  I am going to share my top 5 favorites! 1.  Leprechaun Directed Drawing My first directed drawing I ever shared and it’s a freebie!  Included are simple, child-friendly directions AND a video.  You

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April 13, 2016 by: Jennifer

Flower Plant Directed Drawing

Flower Plant Directed Drawing Flower Plant Directed Drawing:  I had a request for a flower directed drawing and since my students are learning about plants this week, I thought it was a great idea!  This is a FREE directed drawing for a flower with optional labels, use SOME of the labels, or ALL the labels.  Included with the directed drawing is a video tutorial along

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March 6, 2016 by: Jennifer

Leprechaun Directed Drawing

Leprechaun Directed Drawing Leprechaun Directed Drawing:  As you all know, I love a good directed drawing and this was one of the first that I did way back when.  I have updated it to include a video tutorial below.  Who doesn’t love a leprechaun?  These are perfect for St Patrick’s Day and are each so unique.  If you like it, check out my Directed Drawing

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April 19, 2015 by: Jennifer

Weather Freebie: Happy, Fluffy Clouds!

I love teaching and learning about weather.   And we know students love to learn about it.  SO it’s a win, win!  Here is a little throw back to last year and a FREEBIE that my students LOVED! Get your CLOUD FREEBIE {HERE} on TpT! I also included printables to go along with the craft =) Our cloud drawings: And if you are in need

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February 22, 2015 by: Jennifer

Read Across America and Dr Seuss {FREEBIES}

Read Across America and Dr Seuss {FREEBIES}  Read Across America and Dr Seuss {FREEBIES}:  What do you do for Read Across America or Dr Seuss’ Birthday? We have a museum that comes and does an outreach program with our students…OObleck, of course and it’s a HUGE hit!  I’m sharing a few of my favorite FREEBIES today, hope you love them!! Read Across America and Dr Seuss

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May 18, 2014 by: Jennifer

Earthworm Close Read

Do your kids love learning about earthworms as much as my kids?  I mean, they say it’s gross…but their smiles give it away!  I created a small pack (15 pages) that is jam-packed with informational reading and printables for your kids to investigate their reading for meaning. If you loved my turtle close read freebie, then you’ll love my Earthworm Close Read! You can find

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April 13, 2014 by: Jennifer

Hoppy Spring {Simple Bunny Glyph}

If you are in need of a QUICK and EASY Easter or Spring Craft for this week, then this is your lucky day!  It doesn’t get much simpler than this AND it’s cute as can be! There are activities included, too! These activities and more can be found {here} on TPT in my newly revised Hoppy Spring Pack! There’s a freebie, too!  See how to

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April 6, 2014 by: Jennifer

For Those About To Rock…

I have been diligently working on this pack for what feels like FORVER…and I finally got to try it out with my class last week and I have to say, it ROCKED! (excuse the pun…but this pack is full of them!) Ok, so the title sort of dates me…a little shout out to all those AC/DC fans out there. You can find the pack {here}

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April 2, 2014 by: Jennifer

Easter and Spring Just Add Dice Math Games

 I created a new pack of Just Add Dice Games for Easter/Spring.   I am loving the MelonHeadz and From the Pond Graphics!  This time of year I need all the help I can get to get my kids to focus and practice their math skills! Find the new Just Add Dice Games {here}  The bundle has been updated, as well!  Find it {here}! So

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March 27, 2014 by: Jennifer

Milk Plus Soap Equals Fun {FREEBIE}

Seriously.  I told you guys that I am trying to fit in science into my teaching more and how my kids are lovin’ it.  Well, in sort of the spring/St Patrick’s Day vein, I decided to do an experiment with soap, food coloring,  and milk.  I first saw this experiment while visiting one of my favorite girl’s blog, Kindergarten Lifestyle.  Jeannie is awesome and so

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