Subitizing is an important part of learning numbers. Subitizing is when you can identify a set of numbers quickly without counting. A good example of this in our own lives is rolling a dice for a game, it’s very likely you can identify what you land on within a second and you didn’t have to count the dots. This fluidity… Read More
Research Project Template
Research projects are a great way to introduce little learners to the world of non-fiction. Throughout first and second grade we enjoy many non-fiction texts. By the end of first grade, I had my first graders doing a research project practically on their own (in a small group). Here are some tips and even a research project template you can… Read More
Short Vowels Intervention
Let’s talk about short vowels. Distinguishing short vowels can be tricky! Especially short i and short e (but I’ll get to that later in this post). Here’s one of my favorite quick activities for short vowel intervention or just practice for that matter. Vowel Tents Basically, your students have “tents” or cards in front of them with each short vowel… Read More
Spring Classroom Ideas
Spring is in the air! And that means flowers blooming, sunshine, and kids that won’t listen. To help, here are four quick and easy spring classroom ideas to keep you sane and your students engaged! Spring Emergent Readers Keeping students engaged during reading groups in the spring can be challenging, but these Spring Emergent Readers are sure to keep your… Read More
Teacher Gift Ideas
Looking for the perfect teacher gift? Here’s a list of teacher gift ideas-some favorites for your child’s teacher, your teacher friend, or YOU! The following list contains affiliate links to Amazon and more. 1 subscription or one time gift of Literati Book Club (use code SPARKLING for $10 off) | 2 personal laminator | 3 Keurig| 4 picture books |… Read More
Favorite Teacher Shoes
As teachers, we are always looking for the most comfortable shoes that will last us all day without pain. Oh, and don’t forget, they must look cute! I feel like I’ve found the brand that fits my teacher-shoe desires. Earth Brands are officially my favorite teacher shoes! Disclaimer, I am no fashion model. But I do love these shoes. I… Read More
Teacher Appreciation Giveaway
TEACHERS! We appreciate YOU! We hope that your students are showering you with love this week and we would like to show you our love too! We have all fallen in love with TEACHER SUPPLIES and we KNOW that you love them too. We picked our most favorite items to giveaway to YOU! Ashley (from Teach Create Motivate) and I… Read More
INSPIRED TpT Hop & Giveaway
Join me and my bloggy friends on our TpT Hop as we give you an opportunity to win a $100 TpT gift card! Here’s how it works: 1. Follow my store to start HOPPING 2. Check out my TpT banner and collect the letter 3. Click on the banner to hop around to the other TpT sellers, collect all the letters… Read More
23 Ways to Use Target Dollar Spot Erasers
I’m obsessed with Target Dollar Spot erasers. Aren’t we all? We walk in, get sucked in right away to the Dollar Spot, and what do we see? These sweet little baggies full of cute erasers. Do we know what do to with them? No. Do we care? No. I thought to myself, I probably have AT LEAST 3 baggies per… Read More
TpT Hop
As Thanksgiving comes to an end, the hustle and the bustle of the Christmas season begins. I hope you get to slow down and reflect on the all the blessings you have in your life. Some of my favorite teacher-bloggers are coming together to say we are THANKFUL FOR YOU during this holiday season. Join us on our TpT Hop… Read More
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