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Shoe Tying Strategies for 1st Graders

There are certain things as a teacher that drive me nuts – forgotten books, picking up homeless crayons and “I forgot my backpack at home!” HOW, by the way, is that even possible? {But as I write this, I’m thinking about a story my sister shared with me recently how

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Super Simple Science Ideas

I don’t know about you but my lesson plans have Science lessons written in them. So why is it that the lessons never get done?   Well, maybe it is the unannounced fire drill, the parent that had to talk privately to me right as the morning bell rang, or the

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6 Unique Ways to Build Students Up

As teachers, we understand that not every student will be “the smartest” or the “most gifted.” However, as teachers, we also know just how important it is the celebrate every single child for their ability & effort in a positive way! True, someone may get their math facts quicker than

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7 Ways to Stay Sane This School Year

One of the main benefits of teaching is our summer! When people say “oh you’re so lucky you’re a teacher – you have the WHOLE summer off!” Ummmmm sure! We get summers because, we as teachers, desperately need this time to recharge! As you start to gear up for the school year ahead,

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The Essential 1st Grade Supply List

This post contains affiliate links for Amazon. By purchasing an item on the Amazon site using these links, I will receive a small commission on your purchase. For more information about my Disclosure Policy, please visit this link. I challenge you to find a teacher who doesn’t love school supplies! There is

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That’s Driving Me CRAZY!

There are certain things that drive me C•R•A•Z•Y! Some things are totally irrational and silly and other things are big!  But that’s the things with pet peeves – they just drive you bananas for absolutely no reason, right?  So here’s just a sampling of some things that make me bonkers…in

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