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Mother’s Day and Father’s Day in the Inclusive Classroom

This post contains affiliate links. As I have grown as an educator, I have started to see so many things in a new light. Mother's Day and Father's Day is something I went into teaching knowing it was sensitive. Having grown up with divorced parents and several step-parents, I knew it could be awkward for kids. I remember only getting one packet to fill out and wondering who I should give ... read more

PE Activities to Do at Home

This post contains affiliate links. That means I get a small compensation (at NO charge to you) for sharing links. I use these fees to keep this website up and running! Do you have that person in your life that stepped up for you when you really needed them? You look up to them and want to be just like them when you grow up? For me, that person is my Aunt Patti. She has been there for me my ... read more

Digital Activities for Vowel Teams and Diphthongs

This post contains affiliate links. That means I share a quick link for you on Amazon and I get a little referral fee. BUT they are always things I use frequently and believe in! This referral fee helps keep this website up and running and doesn't cost you anything! So sometime in the future you'll be reading this blog post and you may not remember these days. These days of shelter in place. ... read more

Easter Egg Learning Activities

About a month ago I grabbed some plastic eggs for my daughter's sensory bins. As we have used them to put pom poms in, in the bathtub and to build with, I remembered all the fun my students used to have with them. I wanted to share 5 simple activities you can put inside plastic eggs...but really you could put them inside anything they can hunt for! You could even just put them around your ... read more

Learning with Chalk

Hello!! I never thought I'd say this but I am SO thankful for Texas weather. So many of my friends are stuck inside due to snow or rain. We have been able to go outside almost every day. Granted we go outside in the rain (unless it's storming), but for the most part, the weather has been perfect. If you're a parent, be sure to check out my For Families category! As more time passes with schools ... read more

#6-Teaching about Staying Healthy

Good morning, parents! My name is Jessica Tobin and I'm the blogger over at Elementary Nest. Haley is one of my dearest friends, so I was so excited and eager to help out with her blog series all about helping you guys tackle this new experience. The last few days, Haley has brought you ideas for online learning, COVId discussions, and other family activities. I'm going to be bringing you some ... read more

Family Blog Series #5- Printable Resources You Can Use Today

This post contains affiliate links. Hi families! If you've made it this far I hope you've found some valuable info for helping your kids learn at home! Today I just wanted to share a few printable resources you might be interested in. I know many of you have teachers sending work but some of you don't. You may also find that the work coming home is a bit challenging and you need extra ... read more

Family Blog Series #4-Learning and Family Activities

Hello! Thanks for coming back for #4 in my blog series for families who have just started remote/virtual learning during school closures. If you're looking for support, I started a Facebook group for families just like you. Today I did a quick Facebook live and shared a bit about the writing your kids might be doing as well as 2 quick St. Patrick's Day activities. I plan to be in there a lot ... read more

Family Blog Series #3-Online Resources for Learning at Home

Good morning! Today I wanted to share some resources your kids can use during your "academic" time. Every family has different screen time expectations and I think this is something we will all work through in the coming weeks and months. I encourage you to spend time with your child online as much as possible! Screen time can be family time if we are intentional about it. I also want to give ... read more

Family Blog Series #2- Making Reading Meaningful

Hi families. Thank you so much for joining me for this blog series! Today I wanted to talk about the most important thing you can be doing to support students academically while they are at home with you. We truly don't know how long schools will be out, but the longer it goes on the more we need to consider "regression." Regression means students lose skills they previously had. While it's ... read more

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  • These early elementary literacy centers all come with a recording sheet, as well as direction sheet! I also included the entire packet in black/white in case you want to print on colored paper! These literacy centers include: Write the Room, Falling for CVC Words, Apple Picking, Endzone Endings, Under the Apple Tree, and Ball Game Blends. So fun!
  • This is the money-saving bundle of all of my Practice Packets! In this zip file, you will find over 200 pages of engaging and no-prep printables for your kiddos! These are perfect for morning work, homework, station work, and so much more! There are 9 practice packets included! The perfect resource for the whole year for early elementary teachers!
  • I believe that guided reading is one of the most powerful times of the day, & I wanted to make sure teachers had simple and effective tools at their fingertips to use! When I began guided reading, I had no idea what to do but, now I understand that there are many simple things I can do to support & plan for my readers! This pack is ideal for kinder-2nd grade teachers who work with readers at level A-S. | Balanced Literacy | Reading | Reading Strategies |
  • Are you a first year teacher, student teacher, intern, or just a teacher who need some fresh ideas? This packet is for you! I began this product with new teachers in mind, but soon realized all teachers could use it! It includes all the forms I had during my first few years, as well as tons of things I have learned through the years!In this packet you will find TONS of printables for planning, reflecting, communicating with parents, and more! | Early Elementary Resources | Teacher Printables |
  • Do you have students in your class who need extra behavior supports? Are you spending valuable instructional time constantly redirecting a few challenging students, and aren't sure what to do to support them? This packet is FULL of resources, ideas, and tools to help every student in your classroom be successful. This resource is ideal for any primary teacher that needs additional behavior resources to support their students! | Behavior Management Tools |
  • I believe our students need to know exactly what we expect of them and also how we feel about them! These posters are perfect to introduce in classroom meetings and discuss. Once you have discussed them, they make adorable decor that will always remind your students about the culture of your classroom! They are perfect for promoting a growth mindset, accountable talk, and relationships in the classroom. You'll find each poster in colored clipart, black and white clipart, and stock photos.
  • This homework is set up into 50 weeks for 4 day’s worth of activities. The homework progresses in difficulty and follows a typical 1st grade pacing guide. You'll also find many of the activities are review from previous weeks. Each week follows a schedule including Reading & Comprehension, Story Problems, Phonics, Grammar, Science, Social Studies, Math, and Writing. | First Grade Resources | Common Core Math for Elementary |
  • This classroom decor bundle is the perfect way to brighten up your classroom! It includes printable Classroom Decor posters, the Alphabet, Numbers, Colors, Calendar pieces, Classroom Jobs. A great way to brighten up the classroom of a new teacher or a teacher coming back into the classroom after a year of remote learning!
  • Before we begin engaging science labs with our classes, its so important we take time to discuss being safe scientists! Even though primary science labs are typically not dangerous, we are setting them up for success in later grades! This unit is all you'll need to teach science safety to your young students! | Classroom Management Resources | Elementary Science | Anchor Charts for Elementary |
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