2nd Grade Pad: Day of Silence

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The Picture Book Teacher's Edition

Robert Munsch has done it again with this fun book about a family that delivers a baby at the zoo and accidentally brings home a baby alligator instead...
40 minutes ago
Conversations in Literacy

*As of 12:15 on Tuesday, I am on summer vacation!! Whoo hoo!! But before I get too excited, I need to remind myself that summer school starts next week...
2 hours ago
Mrs. Wheeler's First Grade Tidbits

Good morning and TGIF! With only 3 days left in the year, we've been spending some time reviewing the skills that we have learned in first grade. Today ...
3 hours ago
Down Under Teacher

*In December, I wrote a post detailing some of the party games I play on the last day of school with my class. I thought I'd re-post it below for my northe...
4 hours ago
Classroom Freebies

Tuck a sweet note in your students' backpacks on the last day of school. *Vacation Note* From: *TeachWithMe.com*
5 hours ago
Teach123

[image: http://teach123-school.blogspot.com/] Like me, you have probably been glued to your tv set this week watching the news about the tornado in Moo...
6 hours ago
My Second Sense

Last day of School: June 28. I have a week of meetings (including Open House), and then....track out for three weeks! No long summer break for me. I do not...
11 hours ago
Erica Bohrer's First Grade

Hi, everyone! First, I want to let everyone in Oklahoma know that I am thinking of you. My heart breaks for all the tragic loss of lives and for those wh...
11 hours ago
Views from Room 205

I can finally breathe! Today was our last day with the kiddos As much as I have complained, I started feeling sad last night lying in bed I've had one of my ...
11 hours ago
A - B - Seymour

Ashley at The Teacher's Treasure Chest has gathered some amazing bloggers and asked for their help to support those who are suffering in Oklahoma. She cre...
12 hours ago
Sweet Life of Teaching

I absolutely love teaching writing! My class this year has really seemed to enjoy writing right along with me. We've done so many great projects and activi...
12 hours ago
Teachable Moments

We are now in Week 4 of our second term of Kindergarten and lit stations are beginning to kick along nicely! Of course there are teething problems (like th...
12 hours ago
The Second Grade Superkids

It is hard to believe but the end is drawing near! A week and a half left! This being said, each year at the end of the year I like to take some time to re...
12 hours ago
Teachery Tidbits

Hey yall! Well, its here! Tomorrow is the last day of school for my kiddos. Its always a bittersweet day for me, because even though I am absolutely giddy...
13 hours ago
2nd Grade Snapshots

Teachers Notebook is offering a bundle that is worth over $1,800! The proceeds will benefit those in Moore, Oklahoma. What an amazing opportunity to help...
13 hours ago
Swimming Into Second

I am officially on summer vacation so it's time to think about what I want to do all summer. I'm linking up with 3 of my favorite bloggers to share my sum...
14 hours ago
The Teachers' Cauldron

Yep! That's my phone....with NO alarm anymore!! Wooo!!! Mind you, starting next week, my alarm will be set again so I can go to bootcamp at 5:00AM!... ye...
14 hours ago
The Daily Cupcake....a Kindergarten Blog

I can not express how much I love my Kindergarten co-workers! Recently I've experienced the loss of my mother after her health took a huge turn for the wor...
17 hours ago
Sparkles, Smiles, and Student Teaching

Well, I made it....all the way to the end of the year! Woo-hoo, it doesn't quite feel like summer yet but hopefully it will soon. We had a great field day...
17 hours ago
Sunny Days in Second Grade

Every year I create an end of the year slideshow to show at our final Tasty Tuesday (which I'll be blogging about soon, promise!) Let's start at the st...
18 hours ago
Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas!

* Pillsbury's Not-So-Secret-Club!* *Description:* Sign up for FREE for Pillsbury's newsletter & become a member of Pillsbury’s Not-So-Secret-Club! You’...
20 hours ago
A Teacher at Heart

With the sun finally coming out in Canada, we have been spending our days outdoors! Our backyard is super TINY but there is a corner of the flowerbed that...
22 hours ago
HoJos Teaching Adventures

I know there are many schools out there that are no where near summer break - but I am DOONNNEEEE! The kiddos are gone. Inservice is done. And my room is c...
23 hours ago
Blog Hoppin'

Hi! It's Lynda from Curls and a Smile! I am so excited to share this will you all! I can't believe the end of the school year is almost here! My kiddos...
1 day ago
Sarah's First Grade Snippets

There are two amazing opportunities to help the victims in OK. This is such an amazing thing that Teacher's Notebook is organizing. There are SO many fant...
1 day ago
Cheers to School

It's been a crazy last few weeks for me and I wish I spent more of my time blogging and blog reading. But instead I've been slaying away on the computer t...
1 day ago
rubber boots and elf shoes

*allowing (encouraging) risky play* Last week we walked to one of our forests. (Yes, we are really lucky and have more than one forest within walking dist...
1 day ago
Mrs. Dwyer's A+ Firsties

Hi, Friends! How are ya? I’m linking up with Corinna to share a little of what we’ve been workin’ with this week! [image: 166058_10151600587439339_1569879...
1 day ago
Classroom Freebies Too

This power point presentation covers the basics of the elements of fiction. I use it as an introduction to a short story unit. Happy teaching! Cli...
1 day ago
The Hands-On Teacher

I'm sitting in a pile of papers right now...actually, I'm sitting beside a pile of End of the Year Student Awards...and my laptop...and my cup of coffee :)...
1 day ago
2 Crazy Texas Teachers

10 days left for us! We are looking for YOU to be our CrAzY cool guest bloggers this summer. We want to make this the BEST summer ever for you. Begging,...
1 day ago
A Series of 3rd Grade Events

Hundreds of teachers have gotten together and donated some great products for this huge relief effort bundle! So far, there are over $2000.00 in product...
1 day ago
Mrs Jump's class

Hug your family and remember to thank God every single day for the blessings that you have because life can change in an instant. I can't imagine the g...
1 day ago
Traditions, laughter and happily ever after

Well ~ it's almost here folks I can't believe how FAST this year went by!! I will miss my precious little ones very much. So I have joined up with Hada...
1 day ago
Second Grade Sugar and Spice

Yesterday, I told you about how I gave my word work cabinet a makeover at school. Today, I tackled my school supply cabinet. I have the inclusion classroo...
1 day ago
Primary Inspiration

Hello, Teaching Friends! Our hearts have been broken by the horror and devastation that Moore, Oklahoma, has suffered. As relief efforts continue and more ...
1 day ago
Tori's Teacher Tips

Looking for a fun and unique way to end your year?? I've created a FUN end of the year COUNTDOWN!! When I started putting this together it just kept growi...
1 day ago
Smiling in Second Grade

We are ending our year with some Non-Fiction writing in our classroom. The second grade is going on a field trip to the aquarium, so the students chose a ...
1 day ago
A Turn to Learn

My kids have spring fever! Today was the ultimate day of "I'm telling!" (Ugh... I thought we stopped that behavior back in October but someone it crept b...
1 day ago
Ladybug's Teacher Files

Hello everyone and welcome to the Optimum Organization Linky Party! My sweet bloggy friend *Elizabeth* and I are hosting and would love it if you could li...
1 day ago
Chickadee Jubilee

Fun in 4b and Ladybug Teacher Files are having an organization party. I am pretty organized....just not good about putting things away immediately. Last ...
1 day ago
A Cupcake for the Teacher

Hi, friends! Around this time last year, two friends and I hosted a summer linky... and we had so much fun, that we're doing it again!! Get your summer t...
1 day ago
3rd Grade Gridiron

I can't believe I'm about to type this... Today was the last day of school for the kids! It is absurd how fast this year went by! But those last few...
1 day ago
Teaching With Love and Laughter

Miss Kindergarten, A Cupcake for the Teacher, and A Modern Teacher are having a Summer Bucket List Linky Party! Link up and tell all about the fun things...
1 day ago
Apples and ABC's: Adventures in Kindergarten

This is the second annual Summer Bucket List Linky Party hosted by Miss Kindergarten, A Cupcake for the Teacher, and A Modern Teacher! I still have a mont...
1 day ago
First Grade and Fabulous

If you follow me on Facebook, you already know that I baked A LOT--wore myself out!! 137 cupcakes (not counting the ones that made their way to my belly i...
1 day ago
Hello Mrs Sykes - Resources for Teachers

1 day ago
Life with Mrs. L

After seeing and hearing of the devastation in Moore, Oklahoma I knew I needed to help. Teachers Notebook has banded together to create a packet of over a ...
1 day ago
TheTeachingChameleon

1 day ago
C & C Teach First

Have been home from school after having surgery the past two weeks and taking a break from napping and trying to do report cards. Feel bad about not getti...
1 day ago
Confessions of a Teaching Junkie

1 day ago
Second Grade Math Maniac

EVERY week I say that I am going to join up with this party and I NEVER do, so I am so *proud *to be linking up this week! In case you've been under a ro...
1 day ago
Peterson's Pad

My heart is hurting for the people of Moore, Oklahoma. What a horrible tragedy. Sending prayers and thoughts of love your way. Talented Nikki from MelonHea...
2 days ago
Go Figure!

As presented in the posting of *April 10th*, there is another way to approach long division. However, since many of you are required to present it the lon...
2 days ago
One Less Headache

It is that time of year again. It is time for teachers to contemplate whether they are going return again in the fall or apply for another position. ...
2 days ago
Surfin' Through Second

Aloha everyone!! It's Wednesday with only today, tomorrow and a half day on Friday!!! Whoo hoo! I had a fantastic class this year and lots of fun blogging...
2 days ago
Fun in 1st Grade

Rainy days are such a bummer. Especially when you don't have a hood on your raincoat. I don't know why anyone would make a raincoat without a hood, but I...
2 days ago
Set this Circus Down

This year as teachers across the US and the world we have seen so many of our comrades facing terrible things, I know I was heartbroken seeing the bookbags...
2 days ago
Fun, Fabulous Firsties!

Prayers for Oklahoma! I included my best selling Common Core Geometry: Fun with Shapes! unit to the relief bundle! Please consider purchasing this bu...
2 days ago
Elementary Matters

It kills me to hear of what has happened in Moore, Oklahoma. All those people who lost everything. It especially upsets me, as I'm sure it doe...
2 days ago
The 3am Teacher

WELL... where have YOU all been lately??!! hahahaI know, I am WAY overdue for a blog post! I have been really bad about prioritizing lately. Every morning,...
2 days ago
Falling Into First

We've only got six days left over here. That's not a lot of days! If you still have several days {or weeks} left, please don't throw things at me, because...
2 days ago
Miss L's Whole Brain Teaching

Okay so I realize that it is technically Tuesday... not Monday... but I got swept up with the busy schedule of the long weekend and forgot to post yes...
2 days ago
2nd Grade Pig Pen

My school system has 3 more days of school left!! WooHoo!! Almost time for some summer fun!! As I have stated in many of my posts, some teachers are alrea...
2 days ago
Lory's Page

Heartfelt prayers being sent to Oklahoma... Congratulations to Emily and Peggy! We will continue the giveaway throughout the week... while praying for those ...
2 days ago
New Adventures in First Grade

I'll be the first to admit that I am a nerd. Yes, I would rather read a book that hang out in a trendy restaurant or go to a party. I'm more of a wine on...
3 days ago
Positively Learning

Yes, it was two weeks ago... but I was still recovering from my major shopping spree! I'm (finally) linking up with Blog Hoppin' to share all my wonderfu...
3 days ago
Ms. Beattie

I never thought there could truly be such a thing as a QUIET pencil sharpener. So when I saw this one floating around blogging world, I just had to have it...
3 days ago
Itsabouttimeteachers

While going through my files, organizing for the end of the year, ... ... I came upon the following poem. At the end of my training year in Reading Recov...
3 days ago
tattling to the teacher

I mean really... I know a ton of preggos/new moms! My facebook page is filling up with newborn babies and family photos. Adorable! I can get my baby fix th...
3 days ago
Sassy in Second

Whew...one more day with my kiddos! Yes...tomorrow is our last day of school!!! I am sad to see my students go but...oh so ready for things to slow down ...
3 days ago
Mandy's Tips for Teachers

This is the time of year that I can NOT stay organized! We have so many papers and deadlines flying at us that I am just holding on for dear life! Anyone...
3 days ago
1..2..3.. Teach With Me

When I first started teaching my son to read, I found that the best books were those with a lot of repetition and pictures that matched the text. Seeing wo...
3 days ago
First Grade Garden

We are in the midst of a little measurement mini-unit in math right now. I put together 6 hands-on measurement centres for the kiddos to work on and they a...
3 days ago
A Lesson Plan for Teachers

*T*here comes a time with every child when the parents must allow them to go off on their own to do their own thing. We often talk about the baby bird fi...
3 days ago
Doodle Bugs Teaching

Come find me in all these fun places! [image: ilovedoodlebugs4] [image: ilovedoodlebugs13] [image: ilovedoodlebugs14] [image: ilovedoodlebugs9] ...
3 days ago
Today in Second Grade

Hi Everyone! Just wanted to share some of my kiddies accomplishments in math! Language Arts is my favorite subject to teach, however this whole math busines...
3 days ago
Simply Learning Centers

*Elementary Work Folders / Daily Folders Covers ~ Beach Theme ~ 180 Pages!* *Each folder comes in all six **colors/characters!* *Homework Folder, Reading ...
4 days ago
MyMemories Blog

Good morning and Happy Monday Suite Peeps! It's time to share another of the AMAZING Designers at MyMemories.com with you! This week, I am super excited...
4 days ago
Frog Spot

I needed some tubs to help sort pencils in the classroom. I just had to make some with my new scrappy friends on them. If you would like to use them also...
4 days ago
Tunstall's Teaching Tidbits

This year my birthday is a little different than usual. I am out of town. I don't think this has ever happened to me in my 39 years. 39....nine....nine...
4 days ago
Primary Graffiti

With the mercury rising and summer fresh on our brains, I prepared a fun freebie for my final core center of the school year. This set of centers begins wo...
4 days ago
First Grade a la Carte

That's just one of the riddles from my Pirate Riddles set. I created several thematic riddle sets for students to practice their basic addition and subt...
4 days ago
The Bubbly Blonde

There is officially 5 more kiddo days on my calendar! Woo.hoo.hoo! We have been super busy in my room. And I have taken pictures for you, but I'll hold off o...
4 days ago
Rowdy in Room 300

Happy Sunday y'all! I'm dropping in really quick to share with you a few freebie fonts I just put up on TpT. I have jury duty tomorrow {womp womp...} and ha...
4 days ago
Second in Line

At this time of year my kids (and I) are tired of sitting around. I found Deana Kahlenberg's Math Movers Spring edition to be just what they we needed! ...
4 days ago
SoS on TpT

Hi all! I made an easy checklist to keep track of your summer marketing activities! Easy-to-use...not a LOT of thinking involved. Just a good way to...
4 days ago
2nd Grade Shenanigans

We are down to a little over two weeks. I mean...I know it's coming...BUT...it is coming so fast! Usually, I would be thrilled by this point {and don't get...
4 days ago
Literacy & Math Ideas

My goal has been to enter Common Core prepared. I have been so busy over this past 10 months, and it has been enjoyable. Grade Four Common Core ...
4 days ago
Thriving Third Graders!

Have you seen Ms. Winton's blog post about Child Engineering? If you haven't...STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND CHECK IT OUT... Woooweeee! I absolutely LOVE,...
4 days ago
3rd Grade Thoughts

Today is my last Sunday before summertime! I can't believe how quickly this year has gone and, as usual, I am so sad to see this class go. The year we have...
4 days ago
The Wizard of Boz

I can't believe the end of the year is less than a month away! Friday we got a glimpse of the heat that is finally headed our way. We've lucked out so fa...
5 days ago
Run Teacher, Run!

Welcome to the Indy Blog Hop! In Indiana, the month of May is always a a time of excitement! As mentioned in a previous post this month, the Mini Maratho...
5 days ago
Ms. Fultz's Corner

If you're anything like me, you are looking forward to summer vacationright now.For me it's just seven days away, but who's counting? =) At the same time,...
5 days ago
My Second Grade Journal!

I'm linking up with Head Over heals for teaching to show how I am sparking up my students motivation these last couple of day of school. First let me sa...
5 days ago
Rockin' Teacher Materials

Did you guess? Debbie Clement from {Rainbows Within Reach} was driving through Indiana and came to see us in little ole Carmel. Our 2nd grade had a lot go...
5 days ago
2nd Grade Stuff

In case you haven't already heard, Google Reader is going bye-bye. Yes, it's a sad day. I loved reading through all of the blogs I follow on Google Re...
5 days ago
Jillian's Just Tinkerin' Around!

Recently, I stumbled upon Healthy Surprise-- a subscription program which delivers a box a month of healthy, natural, vegan, gluten free, and soy free goo...
5 days ago
Primary Punch

UPDATE: The winner of Race into Summer is Elizabeth Hall! Congratulations! I didn't see your e-mail address in your comment, so send me one at deana.kah...
5 days ago
KPM Doodles

Wow! I haven't posted in two months! I work at an 'Alternative Education" High School where kids work at their own pace earning credits. The last 3 mon...
5 days ago
Welcome to The Schroeder Page!

Friends~I just had to share! We are ending out Fairy Tale unit next week and my teamie and I were setting up our Fairy Tale Land Centers for the followin...
6 days ago
Primary Junction

I'm linking up with Doodle Bugs Teaching once again for Five for Friday. Here's a look at five photos from my week: I'm also linking up ...
6 days ago
Dirty Hands and Lesson Plans

I'm linking up with Doodle Bugs Teaching for Five for Friday! [image: fiveforfriday] Here are my FIVE random things (they are actually from that past month...
6 days ago
Crazy for First Grade

I'm back for another awesome round of Five for Friday & I get bonus points this time because it's actually FRIDAY!!! HA!! I hope y'all had a great week...
6 days ago
Ms. Brown's Grade 2 Blog

After watching the video, you'll see why I love this author. First off, he writes and illustrates beautiful picture books. Secondly, he writes wonderful st...
6 days ago
Teacher Idea Factory

I have spent most of my evenings and post physical therapy days planted in front of my electronic box. An endless stream of iced tea, coffee, sick beats, ...
1 week ago
The Teacher's Chatterbox

Hope you teacher moms had an awesome Mother's Day! My kiddos enjoyed making these goodies for their mothers. Hope your day was extra special....
1 week ago
Fun For First

Winding Down the Year Every year I wish I had an organized list of everything I need to get ready for next year. Click here for the link!
1 week ago
Oh' Boy 4th Grade

so it is approaching... how come Christmas vacay or Spring Break vacay rush by...quick QUICK QUICK but...... the end of the year just DRAAAGgggggggggggggggSS...
1 week ago
Queen of the First Grade Jungle

I will be emailing the winners tonight! Congrats!!!!
1 week ago
Busy Bees

Our school is in year one of Leader In Me training. We are having a school wide program celebrating our school year along with the 7 habits. Each class w...
1 week ago
Soaring Through Second Grade

Say that three times fast! :) We've been having so much fun this week working on solid shapes!!!! We sorted food! 2D shapes and 3D shapes! If you need a...
1 week ago
Adventures of a Third Grade Teacher

I love teaching science and one of my favorite units is Plants! That is one reason why I am in love with my Plant Lapbook Unit! I'm super proud of it! It'...
1 week ago
Extra Special Teaching

I know it's the end of the year, and we're all tired. Or at least I am! But I've been meaning to post about my daily math routine for my Kindergarten stu...
1 week ago
Teaching With Style!

Here's a little peak into what my class did for Mother's Day! First, we started off with Arlene's Mother's Day Traditions Around the World unit. LOVED it!...
1 week ago
Step into 2nd Grade with Mrs. Lemons

We have 15 days left. Not that I'm counting or anything ;) And, I'm exhausted as all get out. How about you?! So I'm just dropping in real quick to sho...
1 week ago
Third Grade Is a "Hoot"

Long time no see! It has been awhile since I have had a chance to sit down and play around with my blog. I must say I have REALLY missed it! Not only have ...
1 week ago
Fabulously First!

(Click Here to Join) *THIS IS A LINKY PARTY TO GET TO KNOW MORE ABOUT OTHER TEACHER BLOGGERS AND OF COURSE IT IS JUST FOR FUN! * Linky Questions 1. What...
1 week ago
Clutter-Free Classroom

Have you started your countdown? Be honest...did you start it in January? Despite the fact that I still have SEVEN weeks left, I am aware that many of ...
1 week ago
Teacher Park

*On April 24th I announced a surprise that I'd be posting on my blog. Unfortunately, there is a delay and the surprise won't be announced until the beginni...
1 week ago
The Resourceful Apple

I love organization and everything about it! My problem is my mind is always turning and I am always trying to find something better:) As I continue to ma...
1 week ago
SOS Supply

I have come across THE most wonderful resource! I guarantee it'll change the way you think about teaching Social Studies. When I was approached to review t...
1 week ago
Sprinkles to Kindergarten!

We have been learning about animals for the past few weeks and really showed off our learning with an animal research project. Here is the finished produc...
1 week ago
Life In Special Education

I want to thank everyone for entering! There were an amazing 11,111 entries! These ladies are very lucky!! Here's the news you've been waiting for! ...
1 week ago
Buggy for Second Grade

I always love this time of year because I get to teach POETRY! By this time the kids are ready to move from writing nonfiction pieces, small moments, and o...
1 week ago
kafy's books

*Happy Mother's Day!* M-O-T-H-E-R "M" is for the million things she gave me, "O" means only that she's growing old, "T" is for the tears she shed to save me,...
1 week ago
I Love 2 Teach

Helping kids understand when singular base words stay the same and change when becoming plural is a part of the journey of 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades. Giving...
1 week ago
dandelions and dragonflies

So no...I'm not pregnant (I didn't really think the "hint" I left on my last post all the way through...a little duckling). But no one really guess as to w...
1 week ago
Second Grade Smartypants

We are linking up with Doodle Bugs Teaching today for her Five for Friday! Happy Friday! We have 8 1/2 days left of kiddos before it is time for Summer!!!...
1 week ago
My (Not So) Elementary Life

Like many others, this week has been jam packed. Between GRADE testing, DIBELS testing, Mother’s Day, the Science fair and Field day (which was canceled du...
1 week ago
Mrs. T's First Grade Class

My coworker makes these cute books every year after reading The Important Book. We used the sentence starter: The important thing about my mom is th...
1 week ago
Learning is Something to Treasure

It's My Favorite Day of the Week (and quite possibly yours too!!)...FRIDAY!!! Happy Friday friends!! We have made it to another weekend and a very importa...
1 week ago
Scribble Doodle and Draw

So before I get into our linky for the weekly kids co-op I wanted to share something near and dear to my heart. Every year M&M Meat Shoppe's all over Cana...
1 week ago
Mrs. Rios Teaches Second Grade

Teacher Appreciation Week may be coming to an end, but the celebration isn't over yet! Teaching Blog Roundup is teaming up with 20 of the best blogs to ho...
2 weeks ago
Run! Miss Nelson's Got the Camera

Mother's Day seems to always sneak up every single year. I'm usually in a panic to get together a cute craft. This year we simply ran out of time. Today I ...
2 weeks ago
Mrs. Coffman's 2nd Grade Blog

So we've been a tad bit busy. Here are some extra special kiddos that have had their birthdays and I didn't post their pics. We have a great group here!!...
2 weeks ago
Luckeyfrog's Lilypad

Whew- exhausted! I’ve been sick since last week. I’m on antibiotics, but this sinus infection is just not done with me yet. I’m getting better, though! ...
2 weeks ago
Spend a Day in 2nd Grade

Hey y'all! Are you enjoying the sale as much as I am?!!!? I've been making some GREAT purchases today that I'll share with you later this week! I just fin...
2 weeks ago
The Inspired Apple

Who doesn't LOVE a good shopping spree???? My word, I stocked up on some *amazing* deals these past two days! And, I'm getting ready to go back for Roun...
2 weeks ago
Color Me Kinder

Hi friends! Gosh, I feel like I fell of the face of the earth. I've been so overwhelmed with work and family life that I needed to take a little hiatus fro...
2 weeks ago
Dragon's Den Curriculum

Do you want some GREAT end of the year freebies? Visit Minds in Bloom at the link below to pick up all the activities you will need! ...
2 weeks ago
the teacher wife

In preparation for next school year, I have added a few more word families to my Word Family Workbook. I've added a few new ones: *-aw, -ix, -oke, -one, -a...
2 weeks ago
Mackey's Classroom

We did a quick little review today over the types of sentences. I had my kiddos make a flipbook with three sections. We labeled each section with the thr...
2 weeks ago
The Daily Alphabet

My name is Angela and I must admit, I'm an addict....... candy is my weakness!!!! Yes, I know I need help, but during this time of year it just seems to...
2 weeks ago
Super Second Graders

All teachers, here is to wishing you a fabulous Teacher Appreciation Week!!! Now is the time to empty out your Teachers Pay Teachers wishlist. Today and to...
2 weeks ago
Teaching My Friends!

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2 weeks ago
Kathy Griffin's Teaching Strategies

Do you need a fun way to teach verbs to your students? How about giving them a brain break and letting them act out the verbs to this multimedia file? You...
2 weeks ago
Heather's Heart

If you are reading this, THANK YOU for sticking around. I cannot believe it has been so long since my last post. I think I just was in a funk. I am going t...
2 weeks ago
apples and papers

I appreciate each and every one of you teachers and blog readers!!! Seriously where would we be without all of our teachers. So I am thrilled for the upcom...
2 weeks ago
Kaleigh's Klassroom

I think Spring is finally here! Yahoo! It was 26 degrees Celsius today! Now if that doesn't melt the rest of the snow laying around, I don't know what will...
2 weeks ago
I {Heart} Teaching

Yes, I'm a teacher. But I'm a mom first! This is the a pic of the door that my daughter and I decorated for her teacher. We had a blast making it togeth...
2 weeks ago
Peace, Love, and First Grade

Happy Sunday, friends! Tomorrow begins Teacher Appreciation Week, and you know what that means! TpT and TN are both having AWESOME sales! BUT...before I get ...
2 weeks ago
.♥ Mrs. Stanford's Class ♥.

Just in time for Teacher Appreciation Week, I am joining the wonderful Christina Bainbridge in her Fabulous Feedback Linky Party!!! In this linky I will be...
2 weeks ago
Tales from Outside the Classroom

When I heard the idea for the Fabulous Feedback linky, I was all over it. I mean, I get an opportunity to showcase and share the nice things people say...
2 weeks ago
DillyDabbles

One of the most rewarding things about creating, sharing and selling materials is all of the kind feedback you all leave after purchasing and trying our ...
2 weeks ago
First Grade Schoolhouse

It's teacher appreciation time and Teachers Pay Teachers® is having their yearly *Teacher Appreciation Sale*. Graphics by Zip-a-dee-doo-dah Designs All ite...
2 weeks ago
No Monkey Business

As we hit Teacher Appreciation week, I first want to give a shout out to my own children's teachers past and present! THANK YOU! THANK YOU for challengin...
2 weeks ago
PATTIES CLASSROOM

Cinco de Mayo Mariachi Guitar craft...... We had a great week learning about Cinco de Mayo and Mexican Culture...... And dancing the Mexican Hat Dance......
2 weeks ago
Second Grade is Splendid!

It has been gorgeous in NY!! Love the 70* weather and it looks like it's going to stick around for a little bit longer :) Here is a cute spring craft I did...
3 weeks ago
Hopelessly Devoted to Teaching

Have you heard of it? Do you do it? I'm just getting started but to be honest, I actually created my account a few months back and then did...NOTHING! So...
3 weeks ago
The Learning Tree

I've been so busy lately that I can't even begin to explain or recap in one blog post. We've been doing so many fun things in the classroom, I promise. Fo...
3 weeks ago
Buzzing with Ms. B

I told this joke to my kids yesterday:Why does everybody want to hang out with the mushroom? *Cause he's a FUNGI!** *HAHAHAHAHA! They didn't laugh. I don't ...
4 weeks ago
First Grade Found Me

Last Sunday I received this packet to try out with my class. It's from Caroline over at Educator Designs and it's a fabulous packet of 4 "I Have... Who Has...
4 weeks ago
Confessions of a Primary Teacher

I am on a writing kick I've noticed. However, I really feel like the students have done a great job with writing this year, and I feel like they really un...
4 weeks ago
Teacher 2 Teacher

Spring--time to reflect upon the school year. As the end of school draws near, it's time to think about some of the issues affecting today's teachers. ...
4 weeks ago
Mrs. Lattin's Kindergarten

I know that I have been absent from my blog, and I'm sorry. I was all excited last night to write a new post {the one I was going to write on Tuesday}, bu...
4 weeks ago
Mrs. Patton's Patch

One new thing for me as a third grade teacher is the state test. It's the first time my 8 year olds have had to take a test, and the first time I've had to...
4 weeks ago
All That Glitters In First Grade

This week in math we have been working on finding sums of 60, 12, and 15. This upcoming week we are doing sums of 16, 18, and 20. I came up with this game ...
5 weeks ago
Sweet Tea Classroom

It's spring and planting time and if your little ones have planted any sunflower seeds during your plant units this season, I have the perfect sunflower cr...
1 month ago
Teaching Joys

Whiteboards, pens, pencils, paper OH MY...no technology =[ So, yesterday morning my kiddos come into class and we start calendar on the smart board and BAM...
1 month ago
Second Helpings

We were reading books about different types of birds making nests and the materials that are used. I designed a project that we could complete in ...
1 month ago
Stapler's Strategies

Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! WOW! The Classroom Friendly Pencil Sharpener really does what it says it will do! Troy at Classroom Friendly Supplies was kind eno...
1 month ago
Marvelous Multiagers!

Hi friends! Quick question for you, but first a bit of background. At my school, I'm not required to do any assessments of any kind at the first/second gr...
1 month ago
Nyla's Crafty Teaching

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1 month ago
The Frugal Teacher

CONGRATULATIONS ALLISON! YOU WON! Giveaway is now closed. *Winner selected by random drawing at rafflecopter.com ETA hand2mind VersaTiles Science St...
1 month ago
Mrs. McDonald's 4th Grade

In fourth grade, one of the things we cover in Social Studies is the Bill of Rights. Specifically they need to know what the 1st, 2nd, 6th, and 8th amendme...
1 month ago
Live, Love, Laugh in 2nd Grade

I know, I know. It's been months since my last post and I feel absolutely bad about that (insert many sad faces here)! This school year has been super bus...
1 month ago
Rulin' The Roost

Hi y'all! I have been SO out of it the past few weeks. I must apologize and thank all of y'all for sticking around! We've had crazy weather, complete wi...
2 months ago
Hopping into First Grade

I’m linking up with Latoya's fun new linky, Let's Get Acquainted! This week's topic is Two Truths and Lie. Hmmm… 1. I have moved my classroom 3 times ...
2 months ago
Fun in Title Math

Hello everyone! Hope you all had a fantastic Monday. The kids were a little crazy today. I'm not sure if it was coming back from the weekend or the rainy, ...
2 months ago
Tales From Room 112

Over the past few years, I've been fortunate enough to have eight projects on DonorsChoose.org fully funded. I can't tell you how much these resources ha...
2 months ago
All Students Can Shine

Hi everyone, Since Spring is right around the corner (Yahoo!), I thought I'd show you a few things from my store! I've posted many craftivities and units...
2 months ago
Moore News

I have found a great lapboard project for plants at Around The Kampfire. I purchased this unit and can't wait to use it. You should check it out. ...
2 months ago
2nd Grade Rocks!

The staff at my school are very creative! A few years ago they made a video to get kids pumped up for our NMSBA standardized test. You can see that video...
2 months ago
Treasures for Teaching

Yes, I know two linkies in a row is bad form for a blogger...but who else is currently on Spring Break?! I knew that would distract you... I am linking up ...
2 months ago
All Free Teacher Resources

St. Patrick's Day is Almost Here! *A free download for you.* St. Patrick's Day is celebrated around the world and especially in Ireland every March 17t...
2 months ago
Smiles, Crayons, and Endless Stories

Hey there, I am so excited about this coming week. Both 1st Grade classes are celebrating Dr. Seuss all week with fun activities. Then, on Friday we are h...
2 months ago
Teaching 4 Real

Okay...so I decided that I needed something for my students to practice problem solving daily with single and multi step standards. I've been using little ...
3 months ago
Easy Peasy Classroom

Here is a wonderful idea to motivate your students to learn and practice. If you are like me, you have TONS of learning board-type games. In the past we hav...
3 months ago
Creative Classroom

I am sending you love today with this cute multiplication game. Your students will love practising their 4 times tables (from 1-6) with these funky, fun-lo...
3 months ago
Learn Play & Have Fun

It's been a long time since my last post and soooo much has changed. I will skip all the dramatic details and tell you that today was my first day back in ...
3 months ago
Guided Math

The other day, while I stood at my stove, stirring my dinner, I thought to myself, "Man, I should be halfway to retirement by now." Which really is a jok...
3 months ago
The Polka Dot Patch

It has been waaaaaaay to long since I have posted. Life got in the way and that's pretty much it. This school year has overwhelming to say the least... Wit...
3 months ago
Love of Teaching

HAPPY SUPER BOWL SUNDAY!!! I am so not a sports type of girl, so I am not sure if people actually treat super bowl Sunday like a holiday but I am!!! My poo...
3 months ago
Once Upon a First Grade Adventure

What a fun 100th day we had this year! I decided to change things up by surprising my firsties with a super-hero themed bash, and it was sooo much fun! I h...
3 months ago
Great {First Grade} Expectations

Who's excited for this Sunday?! The Super Bowl is a great time to gather with friends to enjoy the great competition, commercials, and of course the littl...
3 months ago
A 2nd Glance

Freebie! Your students will enjoy scanning the QR code to see who thinks they are a super Valentine! The coded message reads: Happy Valentine's Day From...
3 months ago
{heart} to reed

I have been gone for a LONG time- but I'm slowly coming back. We had our second daughter- Avery on Nov 12!! She is AMAZING! A lot of TpT users have asked ...
3 months ago
2nd Grade Learning Safari

The song Your Love is Amazing continuously runs through my head these days. God has blessed us tremendously with the funds to adopt (without debt) and ...
3 months ago
2nd grade ponderings

We do a lot of assessing...I mean A LOT of assessing in my district. Sometimes I think we do so much assessing that we don't have time to teach the stuff ...
4 months ago
The Library Patch

Hey there readers - So …. I am currently working on a blog remodel! I am switching from a self-hosted WordPress blog to Blogger. I am also taking this oppo...
4 months ago
Glyph Girls

One year instead of doing individual 100th day projects... we did group projects at school. We would NOT want 100 boo-boos... but it sure was fun putting...
4 months ago
Buzzing About Second Grade

This year we have new textbooks and standards in Social Studies. I was very overwhelmed trying to come up with resources to teach my students about Native...
4 months ago
Lesson Plans and Lollipops

It's been a while since my last post. Time sure does fly! I have spent my entire holiday break ill. :( I have finally decided to post the crafts that m...
4 months ago
LoveBugLearning

*I was quickly inspired this afternoon when it started to snow so I decided to use some snowmen for my kiddies to practice their multiplication. This is ...
4 months ago
The Work Wives

Quick post for an amazing teaching tool ... check out teachingchannel.org ! Real teachers...teaching...in real classrooms...using common core ! - you're w...
5 months ago
Creative Curriculum Corner

Hello Everyone!!! I don't know about you all but it is so crazy around our school. We are in full Christmas force. Our Christmas concert is next week an...
5 months ago
Sweet Seconds

Okay sooooooo this post is long over due! I use these these items every single day. Every SINGLE day I use them I think *hmmm I really need to find the p...
5 months ago
Mary Rosenberg

I am so tired of students misspelling the same words over and over again! I finally made a list of the words that the students are constantly misspelling a...
5 months ago
Ms. Preppy

Is your wishlist a mile long like mine?! I've loaded up with clip art and fonts and other fun things. Can't wait grab all of my goodies tomorrow! Button...
5 months ago
Tricks of the Teaching Trade

When I tell parents that their third grader is going to learn to divide, I am often met with looks of trepidation. It does seem like a very hard concept fo...
5 months ago
Calling Plays in 2nd Grade

--> Something many of us teachers don’t want to talk about or have to do is consequence our students. I do not have an issue with receiving homework eac...
6 months ago
A First Grade Teacher's Passions and Obsessions

Just a quick post to let everyone know that I updated my FREE Student Reading Level Charts. I have added several charts to reflect the new Fountas and Pin...
6 months ago
Sweets Seonds

I have found an amazing resource that any 2nd grade teacher would love to have! It's called the Second Grade Common Core Workbook. It has games, worksheets...
6 months ago
2nd Grade Mon-"Stars"

I'm linking up with Farley at Oh Boy 4th Grade! My kids are different this year....They don't like anything that has worked in the past. I can't...
6 months ago
Clipart Club 4 Teachers

Please Note: I will no longer be posting on this blog. If you would like to follow what new is added to the store please follow my Aisne's Creations blog ...
7 months ago
Teaching With a Passion

What a busy week! I feel like it should be Friday. We have worked on tally marks, counting by 2's, counting by 5's, and reviewing short vowels. With our sc...
7 months ago
Wild about Teaching!

Hello bloggy world! It’s been quite a while!! I have been swamped, but LOVING my new position. Sorry to have neglected you guys! I have somewhat of an up...
7 months ago
Teaching Tales

I am so excited to share that I met Lucy Calkins on Friday! I attended her workshop, "Reading, Writing, and the Common Core" which was hosted by the publi...
7 months ago
Life is Sweet for a Watermelon

Well, my little man is growing way too fast! I can't believe he's already a month old. Right now, he is sleeping in his swing with a full belly of milk. He...
8 months ago
Blooming Kiddos

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Birthday-Certificate Let the fun begin! I start back to school on Tuesday and I am very excited to meet my new s...
8 months ago
Teach The Math

[image: www.teachthemath.com] With most states beginning to implement the Common Core State Standards for math, many teachers are struggling to make sens...
8 months ago
a day in the life of miss kranz

since school is just around the corner...i have been doing alot of crafting, cutting, glittering, creating, & DIY-ing....i mean who isn't, right?!?! not t...
9 months ago
Teachers Give a Hoot!

Hey everyone!! So yesterday I took a quick trip to Walmart with Ms. C . I really didn't have anything to buy because I am basically done and waiting to get...
9 months ago
Delighted in Second

I read all the new blog posts in my Blogger Reading List and still needed a reason to procrastinate on doing the laundry, so I headed over to Teaching Chan...
10 months ago
Grade One Doodle Bugs

Have you heard... "Bird, bird, bird"... 'GIVEAWAY ' is the word!!! That's right! Wow, summer holidays and a free gift! If you are looking to update your li...
10 months ago
Two Tangled Teachers

In the spirit of creating educational activities for our own children I found this interesting book *Finger Tales* by Joan Hilyer Phelps http://www.amazon...
10 months ago
Two Fulbright Hugs

Hello friends, I wanted to keep 2 separate blogs - one for my freebies & one to just talk about ideas and the classroom. Now that we are holding steady at...
10 months ago
Cog Works

I wanted to take a minute and thank you for following Kids Cog Works. I am unsure what the future of this blog is. I am trying to keep it going and autho...
10 months ago
Fun 2B in First

I am missing some of you over at my new blog. So, I thought I would post a reminder that I've moved over to my new blog and I'd really love to see you the...
11 months ago
My Second Home

It's been my first week of summer vacation and I've loved it! I've actually stayed up past 9:00 pm and slept in past 6:00 am! Like so many teachers, I'm al...
11 months ago
The First Grade Diaries

Hey friends! Ok, *I know* you are all thinking...*WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?!* I have just been *SO* busy with the end of the school year...plus my husband and ...
11 months ago
Second Grade News

Dear Second Grade Parents, I cannot believe we are coming down to the wire. I know the kids and I are looking forward to the summer break, but we ...
11 months ago
The Math Whisperer

Every Wednesday I tutor a former student I had 2 years ago in grade 2. He's now in grade 4 and I'm continuing to build upon the knowledge he learned from m...
11 months ago
An Apple for the Teacher

I guess it's been awhile since my last post. I have spent the month of May desperately trying to organize 9 years worth of teaching into boxes and crates. ...
11 months ago
Math & Science with TLC

It's here! The teacher appreciation JACKPOT sale! Here is the direct link to our FREE download--and below, you will find the link-ups for K-2, 3-6, and 7...
1 year ago
Sonya DeHart Design

One of my customers just shared these beautiful images with me to show me how she used my mason jar clip art in her wedding. THIS is exactly why I do what ...
1 year ago
Miss Stec's Kindergarten Kollections

Miss Stec's class is studying dinosaurs for the next two weeks. What a fun unit---I think I could teach a dino unit and ocean animals unit for a month! T...
1 year ago
KinderGARDEN! Where Every Kindergartener Grows!

Hello! I created a Facebook fan page about a month ago. Initially, my plan was to try to use it to bring traffic to my TPT store! Then a friend of mine,...
1 year ago
A Teacher's Journey in Second Grade

Such a cute story. I'm still laughing. Go check out this story at Sunny Days in Second Grade, because I think everyone can use a laugh ;) Sunny Days in ...
1 year ago
A Day in the Life of a Classroom Teacher

Let me tell you.... my kinders can make up some stories. Now when it came to putting their stories onto paper ::crickets:: They could not do it. I blog hun...
1 year ago
2nd Grade Monkeys

Ms. Teresa, how sweet you are for awarding me with the Versatile Blogger award! You are such a hoot! I'm blessed that I teach along beside you. Your wonder...
1 year ago
Mrs. Queen's 2nd Grade Adventures

Hello Friends! I have always wanted to create a blog, but never knew how to accomplish it! My friend and colleage, Cynthia Vautrot taught me how to...
1 year ago
SecondissoSweet

I can't believe how long its been since my last post. I need to do better. I have been reading so many different blogs to get inspiration for my new grade ...
1 year ago

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