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No Prep Literacy Centers for Kindergarten and First Grade

One of my absolute favorite routines in my classroom has to be our literacy centers! They offer so much flexibility…
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Do you hear the sleigh bells ringing? Probably not over the excitement of your students during December, right? I totally…
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November can be a tricky time in the classroom. We’re right in the middle of the holidays, with the excitement…
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Teaching spelling and vocabulary can sometimes feel like being stuck in a bit of a routine for both us as…
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Isn’t it amazing how using actual coins has become almost like a lost art, like reading an analog clock? When…
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As the school year kicks off and the excitement of a new beginning fills the air, there’s something special about…
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Have you ever taught a skill or concept just to find that a month later the students are looking at…
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When August rolls around, I can’t help but get butterflies in my stomach. The anticipation of meeting my new group…
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July feels like the Sunday of summer. It’s the perfect month to get lost in spending time with family and…
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I’m all about being efficient and effective, especially when it comes to lesson planning. Do you know what subject really…
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April brings that extra burst of energy, propelling us forward to tackle everything on our end of the year to…
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Can you believe my journey to becoming a teacher started when I was just a kiddo myself? Yep, I always…
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