Here is a freebie number puzzle just in time for Halloween. I print these number puzzles on cardstock. Draw a colored line across the back. Laminate and cut the strips. The colored line on the back is so you can tell which pieces go together! I know....smart! hehe Click HERE to grab it now ..read more

Oh my goodness! It is Halloween! Next up is Thanksgiving. Is it me or is 2017 just flying by? I have to admit I absolutely LOVE Thanksgiving. It really is one of my favorite holidays….mostly because it’s all about food, family, and relaxation (well at least after the cooking is done). Here is a cute little book to get you in the Thanksgiving mood. I made it using “I’m going on a turkey hunt”…you know…it’s similar to “I’m going on a bear hunt”. This little early reader is simple to read and it reinforces color words. It is free and you can download it by clicking on the picture. I hope yo ..read more

My absolute favorite month to teach every year is March! Hands down! I LOVE March. The kiddos are becoming quite independent and you can really push them like never before. March is filled with fun....it's becoming Spring, Spring Break is approaching, and then of course there's Dr. Seuss' birthday and St. Patrick's Day. Really -- how could any teacher not love March? Any Seuss lovers out there? Of course! Dr. Seuss books are a mainstay in elementary classrooms around the world! Nothing captures the imagination of a child quite like a Dr. Seuss book. I love beginning March by celebrating Dr ..read more

Ok, so I'm sort of on a roll. So, why stop, right? Here's another older Christmas FREEBIE that I have updated. It's a simple Dolch word game...perfect to use right before Christmas break! It will give your students the extra sight word practice they need...especially right before break. Click HERE to grab this freebie ..read more

Who's ready for Christmas?   Here's an updated FREEBIE I've had in my TPT store for quite awhile, but now I've updated it with gorgeous clip art. It looks so nice and fresh! If you need to give your students practice with numeral identification to 50, here's your gift. I hope you like it! Merry Christmas!! Click here to grab this freebie ..read more

Growing up I remember many things about Christmas....some I understood and some....well...totally confused me. The Christmas song, "12 Days of Christmas" was one of those things. I knew it was a catchy tune...and I knew it was a tradition Christmas song. But I didn't understand the song.... what it meant. All I knew it was this weird, catchy Christmas song that everyone sang. It was weird because it talked about sending partridges and gold rings, ladies dancing and milk maids milking...WHAT? And then....the obvious. It talked about the 12 days of Christmas?? What was that about? Of course, t ..read more

So, you made it past Day 1. You didn't lose any kids. You are a rock star! Now you are so ready for Day 2, right? Day 2 is when reality starts setting in..... For the kiddos, they are now realizing that "going to school" didn't mean a one day trip. Some will be in love with school and ready for what you can throw at them while others will be wrapping themselves tightly around their parents' legs and hanging on for dear life. Kindergarten is a MAJOR life event. Yes, kindergarten is a wonderful experience, but the first week or two of kinder can be a difficult transition for some. It's normal ..read more

So the first day of school is right around the corner, huh? Ah! The excitement....the anticipation.....the fear is setting in, isn't it?! Hahaha!!! It's really ok! We've all been there. The first day of school produces a myriad of emotions. Many times we are bummed about summer being over. But we are all excited for the new beginnings that a new school year brings! So - what are you going to do on the first day of school? Here is the plan that I have used for years (yes I've made tweaks). It seems to work for me. I love getting to sneak a peek at others' plans because, even if I don't follow t ..read more

As teachers around the country head into the classrooms with kiddos we have so many things ahead  to teach these little people. It's a big job, but someone has to do it! So, over the next few weeks I will share some things I use to get my students' year off on the right foot..... Do you know what a marshmallow mouth is or what marshmallow toes are? This concept is how I teach my kiddos hallway behavior expectations. Last year I found an adorable poster on Pinterest called Marshmallow Toes. I loved it, but I wanted a poster that demonstrates that when we are walking in the hallways ..read more

Are you in love with Lakeshore as much as I am? Seriously - that place is TEACHER HEAVEN! It also can be dangerous to one's bank account too....but who cares about that... ;) Honey - don't check the bank account... it's fine... really! ;) I love the Lakeshore Learning Store near me. It has everything from teacher materials to classroom decorations to arts & crafts... just everything to make an elementary teacher happy. I've learned over time that it also makes my momma side happy too.... lots of cool toys for birthdays and Christmas - things that make kids use their creativity ---not just ..read more