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July 28, 2019 by: Jennifer

Back to School with Oriental Trading!

Back to School with Oriental Trading! I was fortunate enough to be given some very special gifts from Oriental Trading for Back to School. I want to share them with you because they are perfect for BTS and the rest of the school year. Meet the Teacher is one of those nights that I LOVE and sort of HATE at the same time…the crowds, the

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Filed Under: Alphabet, Beginning of School, Fall, Freebies, Literacy Stations, Uncategorized Tagged With: Back to School, freebie

April 28, 2019 by: Jennifer

Literacy Flip Books

These literacy station flip books are designed for stations, but could be used whole group.  I have a pair of scissors, stapler, and crayons in the container with these one-page flip books.  My students will read a book and choose a flip book to use with it.  They will cut, staple and add details to them.  I require that they read the book at least

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April 21, 2019 by: Jennifer

Classroom Management Tip

Classroom management tip: Hey y’all! I am here to tell you this year has been a struggle. I have 22 students, yes, 22 kindergarten students and just ONE of me. Yes, I understand some people across the country have way more kiddos than that…but obviously they are superheroes and I am NOT. Not only do I have 22 kids, I have 22 very energetic, high

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December 12, 2018 by: Jennifer

Directed Drawing for The Polar Express

Directed Drawing for The Polar Express Directed Drawing for The Polar Express:  Per request, I created a quick and easy directed drawing pack for The Polar Express.  I included a train and a bell.  In the past, I have been responsible for an activity for the Polar Express where classes rotated between teachers.  Usually I struggled to find something to do other than a snack

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December 9, 2018 by: Jennifer

Directed Drawings for Hanukkah and the Nativity

Directed Drawings for Hanukkah and the Nativity Directed Drawings for Hanukkah and the Nativity: By request, I have created a pack of Hanukkah themed directed drawings.  I tried my best to include an assortment in varying difficulty because not all kids are ready for the complicated drawings!   The Nativity directed drawings are perfect for Sunday School classes or Christian School classrooms, although anyone celebrating can

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Filed Under: Christmas, Directed Drawing, Uncategorized, Winter Tagged With: directed drawing, Hanukkah

August 5, 2018 by: Jennifer

Classroom Tour 2018-19

Classroom Tour 2018-19 Classroom Tour 2018-19:   It’s finally time!  School starts tomorrow,, kids come Thursday!  Time flies by when it’s summer!  I am excited to show you what I have been working on all summer.  The loop de loop border is from Lakeshore! The table and wall above are covered with contact paper.  You can find the ones I used here: https://amzn.to/2MmaWVI My kitchen above was

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Filed Under: Beginning of School, Ideas, Uncategorized Tagged With: Classroom Tour

July 29, 2018 by: Jennifer

Dear Teacher Who Was Pink Slipped

Dear Teacher Who Was Pink Slipped Dear Teacher Who Was Pink Slipped, I have a confession to make.  I wasn’t always the teacher I am today.  In 1996, I got my dream job: kindergarten!  Newly out of college, I was going to change the world and TEACH.  I was scared and excited all at the same time.   Remembering that year and that first class, it

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June 10, 2018 by: Jennifer

Hysterectomies, Changes, and Mourning

Hysterectomies, Changes, and Mourning Hysterectomies, Changes, and Mourning: This entire post may fall into the category of TMI.   I like to write about what I am going through, it can be therapeutic, can’t it?  Maybe I should start with the most recent facts.  I have had a love/hate relationship with my uterus for about 5 years.  I have repeatedly battled anemia, culminating in iron infusions

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: life

April 1, 2018 by: Jennifer

Assessment in Kindergarten: ESGI Spring Fling

Assessment in Kindergarten: ESGI Assessment in Kindergarten: ESGI- I won’t lie, assessment isn’t my favorite thing int he world.  I like getting information about where my kids are and what they need, but the time it takes…AHHH!  The biggest issue in kindergarten is that it isn’t as simple as upper grades where you can give them a paper and pencil test and (most times) you

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March 18, 2018 by: Jennifer

The Three Billy Goats Gruff

The Three Billy Goats Gruff The Three Billy Goats Gruff:  The third of my fairytale book companion and STEAM packs is my favorite so far.  Included in the pack is a troll craft, STEM activity, writing activities, and more.   My students love fairytales!  You can find this Book Companion on TpT. Here are some pictures of activities from the week: The trolls came out so

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