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November Thanksgiving STEM activities

November 5, 2019

November Thanksgiving STEM activities

Happy November! I'm popping in to show y'all my November Thanksgiving STEM activities. November Thanksgiving STEM activities As y'all know, my favorite thing about these monthly STEM activities is that they are quick prep and include a reflection journal for students to complete throughout the month as they complete each station.  You can use these activities all month long, for one week, one day...whatever works best for you and your … [Read more...]

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Long E Vowel Teams ee ea phonics activities and games

October 21, 2019

Long E Vowel Teams ee ea phonics activities and games

Whew, it's been a while since I've stopped by. I want to share my newest Phonics Friends with you all. Y'all have been begging for this one and the day is finally here! It's all about long e vowel teams ee ea.  If you aren't familiar with Phonics Friends, you can read about them here. Alrighty, let's get started. LONG E VOWEL TEAMS EE EA PHONICS ACTIVITIES AND GAMES  I want to walk you through the activities for a full week. Before I jump in … [Read more...]

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October Halloween STEM Activities

October 4, 2019

October Halloween STEM Activities

October is here! This is such a fun month in the classroom. I want to show y'all my newest October Halloween STEM activities.  You all are loving these STEM packs and I hope that you love this one just as much.  Let's take a look. October Halloween STEM activities If you're new here, these monthly STEM activities are quick prep and include a reflection journal for students to complete throughout the month as they complete each station. … [Read more...]

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September Fall STEM Activities

September 14, 2019

September Fall STEM Activities

I hope you all had a great week! We had our town's homecoming game last night and we had so much fun!  I love seeing all the school spirit. I wanted to share some September Fall STEM activities with you all.  These are simple prep, quick clean up, and easy to follow.  Let's take a look. SEPTEMBER FALL STEM ACTIVITIES These follow the same format as my other monthly STEM activities (see here). They come with a challenge sheet (color and … [Read more...]

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Apple Activities

September 9, 2019

Apple Activities

Happy September! Goodness gracious it sure got here quick. Next it will be Octnovcember! I'm popping in to share some fun apple activities with you. These apple activities were created with 1st and 2nd grade in mind, but could possibly be used in a Kinder classroom with guidance.  I hope that these are helpful to you when planning out your Apple Unit.  Let's take a quick look. One of my favorite things about this new activity pack is the … [Read more...]

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The Recess Queen Back to School Read Aloud

August 20, 2019

The Recess Queen Back to School Read Aloud

One of my favorite back to school read alouds is The Recess Queen by Alexis O'Neill. It is one of those books that can be read during the first week of school or anytime during the year. It's definitely one to add to your collection. Today, I want to show you some of my favorite follow up activities to use with this book! The Recess Queen Back to School Read Aloud Before reading, I always liked to have students give words that describe a … [Read more...]

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First Day of School Activity

August 10, 2019

First Day of School Activity

Oh my goodness, y'all. Is it really back to school time already? Cannot believe it! I've got a fun first day of school activity to share with y'all, but before I do I want to say THANK YOU for reading and supporting my "Back to School TPT Sale" emails. I know those can become annoying QUICK! Thank you for sticking with me through those. Hugging each of you. Alright, let's get started. Here's my very favorite first day of school activity that I … [Read more...]

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Back to School activities and games

August 1, 2019

Back to School activities and games

Who’s already prepping for their back to school week? One of my very favorite things about the first few weeks of school is getting to know the students….and students getting to know one another. I just love it! They are so eager and excited about their new classroom, teacher, and friends! Today, I wanted to share some fun and interactive back to school activities and games from a few years ago, as well as team building activities to use during … [Read more...]

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Organizing Fine Motor Activities

July 18, 2019

Organizing Fine Motor Activities

Ok, so have you seen the infamous rolling metal cart floating around social media? I know, I know...I said I wasn't going to do it, but I just couldn't resist! They are so good and can be used for so many different things.  Today, I'm going to show you how I'm using mine from Oriental Trading as a Fine Motor Cart. post contains affiliate links Before I get carried away I want to show you where everything on the cart is from. A La Cart … [Read more...]

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Fine Motor Letter and Number Mats

July 18, 2019

Fine Motor Letter and Number Mats

Happy Thursday! I have been busy prepping all things fine motor for the upcoming school year. Fine motor is one of my son's OT goals so I am going to be incorporating it into as much as I can for him. If you're new here, he is our youngest and was born with Spina Bifida. His OT is phenomenal with sharing fine motor resources and ideas with me, so I am always trying to get those skills in where I can. What I love about these particular fine motor … [Read more...]

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Sticky Tables Classroom Game

July 12, 2019

Sticky Tables Classroom Game

I've got a fun classroom game to share that I really think y'all will love. I shared this classroom game years ago on my Instagram page and re-shared it this week. I don't think I've ever shared it on here, though. Sticky Tables is a classroom game that gets kids moving around the room and can be used with any skill. All you need are several sticky notes, desks, and wipe off markers. I think we can all agree that movement is important for … [Read more...]

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Weekly Recap 9

May 23, 2019

Weekly Recap 9

Today was my soon to be middle schooler last day of school! I cannot believe I just typed middle schooler! It goes by way too fast... I'm excited to be back for another Instagram Weekly Recap. I know I mentioned Spring Break getting me off track on these recaps...well, the end of the school year did, too! May-cember anyone?! Whew. Alrighty, let's get started. 1. Last weekend my husband and I made this DIY succulent/plant holder. I'm IN … [Read more...]

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