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{Week 1} BTS in a Flash! Teacher Faves
Back to School is such a stressful time for teachers... And if you're a mom (like I am) we also have to worry about buying uniforms, supplies, backpacks, lunch boxes, etc... for our own children!But...
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{Week 2} BTS in a Flash! Curriculum Must Haves
Welcome back for week 2 of our Back to School blog link up! This week is all about CURRICULUM MUST HAVES.Here are MY must haves...Every year before I lock up my classroom and turn in my keys for the...
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{Week 3} BTS in a Flash! Decore & More
Welcome back for Week 3 of the Back to School in a Flash link up and giveaway! This week the focus is on one of my favorite topics CLASSROOM DECOR!!!!!For this week's post, how about I let the pictures...
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{Week 4} BTS in a Flash! Student Engagement
Welcome to our last week of the Back to School in a flash link-up! This weeks topic is all about student engagement and what I do in my class to build classroom community.I like to use Collaborative...
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iTeach Third: 8 Tips EVERY teacher NEEDS to Know
Last week I spent the day with my younger brother helping him set up his very FIRST classroom... I am so EXCITED for him and thrilled that he's also going to be teaching THIRD!!!!The few days I spent...
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BTS Boost Sale
Are you ready for some more SAVINGS?For one day only (today 8/19), EVERYTHING in my TPT store will be marked down 28% when you enter the promo code MORE15!Here are some of my favorite resources(click...
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I am NOT a Super Teacher
  Despite the fact that I tell my students that I have Super Sonic hearing, and that I have eyes in the back of my head, I am NOT a Super Teacher! I am simply an educator who is dedicated to her...
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Working Smarter Not Harder: LaborLESS Blog hop
Hello everyone!ARE YOU REAAADDDY!!!It is Finally here!Today I am linking with Laura from Where the Magic Happens, Krista from Teaching Momster, and Lisa from PAWsitively Teaching! I have joined forces...
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International Day of Peace
Did you know that September 21st is known around the world as International Peace Day or World Peace Day? I didn't... and I'm actually embarrassed to admit that this is actually the first time that I...
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5 Tips for Students with Poor Handwriting
I just blogged on iTeach Third about some tips I use to helps students with poor handwriting. Here's the post...Every year I have at least 1 or 2 students with really poor handwriting. I’m sure you’ve...
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BAM's: Classroom Management System
   In my 17 years of teaching, I have tried ALL KINDS of behavior management systems ranging from pulling cards, economy systems, tickets, table points, marbles in jars, Class Dojo, etc... I’ve tried...
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Gobble Up Freebies!
For many of us teachers, the holidays can be a stressful time of year! Between planning special activities for the children, assemblies, shortened school weeks, etc... how do we find time to do it...
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8 Ways to Make Learning FUN!
Today I wanted to share with you this post I wrote over at iTeach Third...I’m the first to admit that technology is AMAZING! There’s nothing like conducting research on the Internet or searching for a...
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Quick and Easy Recipes
If you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer or dessert to take to a holiday party over the next few days, no need to worry... I've got you covered! Check out the post I wrote over at iTeach Third....
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Setting Goals and Sticking to Them [freebie]
I know it’s hard to believe, but another year is coming to a close and you know what that means...  'TIS THE SEASON FOR SETTING GOALS!This is the time of year when everyone gets all excited about New...
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YouTube Channels: Focused on Science Experiments
I love using science experiments to help my students understand difficult concepts. And although I know how hard it can be to find time to prep, carry out, and clean them up, I also know that it can...
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Distributive Property of Multiplication
For many years I dreaded having to teach my 3rd graders the Distributive Property of Multiplication. They just always seemed to struggle!Then one day I had an idea that changed ALL of that and teaching...
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8 Ways to Help Ease Your Students' Test Anxiety
This week I blogged over at iTeach Third about how to help ease your students' testing anxiety. It's unfortunate but we all have those students that get REALLY nervous during the Big Test... some so...
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8 Party Games Good for Any Time of the Year
This week I blogged over at Minds in Bloom about 8 FUN party games you can play in your classroom. I think you are going to love these games! The best part is that they are great for ANY time of the...
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Fun Games: Good for Relieving Testing Anxiety
A few weeks ago I wrote a post over at iTeach Third where I shared a few tips on how to help ease your student's test anxiety. {You can check it out here}  Today I'd like to continue on the topic of...
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5 Fun Back to School Activities
It's almost that time of year again... Don't pretend you don't know what I'm talking about. Denying it's not happening won't change a thing. Trust me, I'm speaking from experience :0)Let's embrace the...
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Helping Students Become Problem Solvers
For the past few years, I've noticed that many of my 3rd graders start off the year struggling with the concept of problem solving. Not only in math class but throughout the day and in all areas. For...
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Product Review: The Classroom Friendly Sharpener
Throughout the years, I've bought about a dozen brand name heavy duty pencil sharpeners for my classroom. They were all rather expensive and supposed to be durable. However, none of them ever lasted...
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The Election Process: Helping Kids Understand
With the 2016 Presidential election right around the corner, it's important to dedicate a few weeks to teaching our children about the election process.But how does one go about teaching KIDS about a...
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7 Tips That Will Help You Effectively Implement iReady
Don't you just hate it when you finally get the hang of a reading or math program and your district (or admin) decide it's time to start using something new. I mean you'd think they'd know better than...
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