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    New Fall Bulletin Board Ideas for your Classroom!

    Decorate your classroom for Fall with these new Fall bulletin board ideas! I had so much fun putting these together for you all, and I cannot decide which one is actually my favorite! Bulletin board kits are perfect for classroom decor, door decor, school offices, and hallways! This September and October, make your students and co-workers smile with these adorable retro and boho Fall bulletin boards. Pick out a new Fall Bulletin Board! Grab one of my best-selling retro Fall bulletin boards today! The words “Happy Fall Y’all” along with some pumpkins and leaves will brighten up any classroom, office, or hallway! All my bulletin board kits come with editable…

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    New Classroom Decor Bundle: Camping Theme

    Check out my latest classroom decor bundle with a FUN and ADORABLE camping theme! I am so thrilled with how this camp classroom themed kit turned out. When I started designing classroom decor bundles, a camp theme was the first idea I had. I have always wanted to decorate my classroom with fun campers, owls, tents, trees, and a calm color scheme based off nature and the outdoors! Everything in this decor bundle will bring a smile to your class’s faces! Enjoy the campers, the tents, the backpacks, and all the camp themed classroom decorations! What is included in my camping classroom kit? 11 different products are included in this…

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    New Classroom Decor Bundle: Retro Bright and Groovy!

    I am so excited to be sharing with you my latest classroom decor bundle! I had a blast putting this set together and choosing a Retro Groovy Theme! This bundle of classroom decorations is listed in my Teachers Pay Teachers shop. I am excited to explain what is included in my latest bundle. I chose a bright and groovy theme for this set of retro classroom decor. Everything in this bundle is SO happy. You and your students will not stop smiling in a classroom decorated with these posters, labels, name tags, and more! What is included in my Retro Decor Kit? 11 different products are included in this retro…

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    Writing Prompts for Kids! First Grade Writing Made Easy!

    Have you ever been frustrated with your classroom writing? Following a curriculum, finding new and exciting writing prompts for kids to change it up, differentiating your writing activities for different learners, and everything else can make for some stressful lesson planning! Let me help! I have spent significant time perfecting my writing templates for the classroom. Easy-to-follow writing prompts and activities will help your classroom’s (and your) confidence soar! Simple to Teach Writing Prompts I have recently finished a bundle of six “How to” Sequence Writing Projects for Kids. I would use these in first grade or second grade. “How to” writing activities are perfect to use year-round, for a…

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    Classroom Management: Take Control of Your Reading and Math Small Groups

    Are you getting ready to head back to the classroom? Are you spending some time thinking about new classroom management strategies? Wherever you are in your back to school season, let me introduce you to my newest resource for your reading and math small groups! I am so excited for you to see these Editable and THEMED center rotation slides! Engage students in their reading and math small group rotations like never before! Consider this as classroom management made easy and FUN! Completely take control of your reading and math groups by assigning each student to an adorable, themed group. Create rotation slides and charts using the included station icons.…

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    Back to School Lesson Plans Made Easy!

    How are you feeling about the back to school season? I know how overwhelming all the lesson planning, meetings, professional development, team meetings, and decorating can get. Not to mention, you are also trying to keep a hold of the excitement you are feeling for a brand new school year! Let me help you plan your first week of school lesson plans! I truly love back to school lesson plans. Why? Because they are perfect for establishing your classroom community, getting to know your students, helping your students establish friendships, enjoying fun read alouds, and more! Check out the back to school writing projects and crafts listed below. Keep in…

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    The BEST Classroom Management Strategy: Partner Paring Cards

    I am so excited to be sharing my FAVORITE classroom management strategy with you today! This strategy is easy to create, fun for students, simple to teach, and probably one of the most adorable classroom resources I have created to date. The best part about this classroom management strategy: students LOVE it and will be asking to use it over and over again! I will also be sharing 5 different ways to use this strategy in the classroom (activities included)! The BEST Classroom Management Strategy My favorite classroom management strategy that you can grab and start using Day 1 in your classroom is: Partner Paring Cards, also affectionately known as…

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    New Classroom Decor Bundle: Strawberry Themed!

    I am so excited for my latest classroom decor bundle! I just finished this adorable strawberry set, and have it listed it in my Teachers Pay Teachers store! Do a little happy dance for me! I have spent some serious time designing each part of this classroom decor bundle, and I am excited to explain what is included. The theme I chose for this bundle was “Sweet Strawberry.” Think: updated and modern farmhouse vibes. The pink, red, and mint colors are so happy and fresh. The gingham and floral designs are classic, but not giving off that older farmhouse style that was popular a few years ago. You and your…

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    Teachers Pay Teachers: Get Your Store Started!

    I am so excited to spend some time this summer updating the blog with information about joining Teachers Pay Teachers as a seller and starting your very own (and profitable) teacher store! I have so many notes, ideas, tips, and freebies for you! So please be checking back and subscribe to be notified with new TPT content. Why start a Teachers Pay Teachers store? TPT is a fantastic tool used by busy teachers all over the world. Teachers come looking for lesson ideas, math and reading centers, classroom decor, quizzes, digital resources, and more! I’m sure you yourself have been a faithful buyer on TPT’s website. When you purchase a…

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    CVC Words and Short Vowels: My Favorite Reading Activities!

    Activities for CVC words have always been something I have reached for in the classroom. My teaching career started in Kindergarten. Then I moved to First Grade after my first year. I taught the lowest readers in First Grade and spent a lot of time teaching foundational skills such as short vowels and CVC words. I have found that making sure I had fantastic short vowel reading centers and CVC activities gave my students the extra practice and review that they needed when they were not at my teacher table. There is also a FREE CVC activity in this post, so please keep reading! CVC Words Activity Bundle I have…