When fall comes around, it tends to get B-A-T-T-Y in our classroom! Teaching about bats is one of my favorite topics in the fall since we can do so much research and discuss about facts and fiction! Plus, who doesn’t love these gentle, misunderstood creatures?! To start our learning on bats, we read some nonfiction and fiction books on them. …
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Teaching all about forms of energy is one of my favorite science units because there’s so much that you can do! Here are some fun and interactive ways to teach ALL ABOUT FORMS OF ENERGY! First, I introduce each form of energy using my Forms of Energy packet along with BrainPopJr. and encourage students to share their questions/learning onto anchor…
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Back to School Season is such a fun and exciting time in the school year! It’s also a great time for the class to get to know each other and begin building trust, relationships, and community! Below are my recommendations along with activities that are perfect for the K-2nd classroom! Click on the images below to add the books to…
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One of the first math units that we cover in first grade is data analysis. Data analysis for the primary grades simply means introducing simple charts and graphs and making sure that our little learners know how to collect, sort, and organize information. Teach how to collect data To go along with our First Days of School activities, I made…
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Hour of Code is here and I can’t wait to share with you some of my favorite resources for K-2nd grade! Disclosure: The links are affiliated links, meaning that I will earn a commission if you click through the links and make a purchase. A few years ago when I started teaching at a STEM school, I felt nervous and overwhelmed…
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Disclosure: The links are affiliated links, meaning that I will earn a commission if you click through the links and make a purchase. One of the best learning tools that I have in my classroom is my STEM Game stash! I mean, can a teacher really ever have too many STEM Games?! If you ask me, the answer is definitely NO!…
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Disclosure: The links are affiliated links, meaning that I will earn a commission if you click through the links and make a purchase. Have you been wanting to add some STEM games to your Morning Tubs or Math Centers like I have? Well, look no further because with the help of Oriental Trading Company, I am finally adding some amazing STEM…
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cricut. All opinions are 100% mine. Have you ever wanted to make your own classroom mat? If you answer yes, then you are in the right place! And let me tell you, it was so so EASY to make one myself with my handy, dandy, and AMAZING Cricut Explore…
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Disclosure: The links are affiliated links, meaning that I will earn a commission if you click through the links and make a purchase. I have to admit. Since getting my own Explore Air 2 , I have been busy labeling all the things and creating all the things. Below are 4 easy projects that you can create for your own classroom, if you…
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Disclosure: The links are affiliated links, meaning that I will earn a commission if you click through the links and make a purchase. There are some things that I must have for my classroom. One of those things are PRIVACY FOLDERS! With students sitting and sharing tables, it’s so important that they have space and privacy to do their best work!…
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Disclosure: The links are affiliated links, meaning that I will earn a commission if you click through the links and make a purchase. I have to admit. Since getting my own Explore Air 2 , I have been busy labeling all the things and creating all the things. Below are 4 easy projects that you can create for your own classroom, if you…
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Disclosure: The links are affiliated links, meaning that I will earn a commission if you click through the links and make a purchase. There are some things that I must have for my classroom. One of those things are PRIVACY FOLDERS! With students sitting and sharing tables, it’s so important that they have space and privacy to do their best work!…
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Disclosure: The links are affiliated links, meaning that I will earn a commission if you click through the links and make a purchase. If you’re like me before, you have been on the fence about purchasing your own Cricut Machine but have not a clue where to start! After having my own Explore Air 2 now, let me help you cut…
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Every summer, our family tries to do one BIG family vacation. This year, we decided to head up north, all the way north, and visit our friendly neighbor- CANADA! And what a great experience it was! While I’m sure our lil’ man won’t remember much, I can’t wait for him to look back at these pictures and realize how much…
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Disclosure: The links are affiliated links, meaning that I will earn a commission if you click through the links and make a purchase Bora Bora is one of the most beautiful places on Earth! But honeymooners and couples aren’t the only ones who are visiting this picturesque island in French Polynesia, it’s also the perfect family vacation for families with young…
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We have been to Disney World twice with our kids. And let me tell you, we have had the BEST experiences each time! The first time that we went was when my son was 5 months old, and the second time was when our kids were 6 and 3. While each trip brought different experiences, they were both completely worth…
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This past weekend, I teamed up with Oriental Trading Company to throw a ROAR-some Dinosaur Birthday Party for our son! It was one of his best yet and I’m so excited to share with you all the details!!! To add a cool element to the traditional cake table, I blew up these Gold Letter Mylar Balloons in front of it. …
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Recently I turned the BIG 3-5 and since I was an 80’s baby, I had no choice but to celebrate it BIG as hair was back then and made it TOTALLY RAD! 🙂 I had the best of times planning this party and could not have done so without the help from Oriental Trading Company! Scroll down below for all the…
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This past weekend we celebrated my son’s birthday with a fun surfing-themed party in our backyard! Planning and setup could not have been any easier as I was able to find everything I needed from Oriental Trading and various websites! Scroll down to read more as there are lots of FREEBIES that I can’t wait to share with you! The Surf’s…
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