Monday, July 7, 2025
My Favorite Low-Prep Literacy Hack (Especially for Sub Plans!)
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Ever feel like your read-aloud just needs something after it’s over? You know the moment: your class loved the story, everyone’s engaged, ...
Sunday, July 6, 2025
Why 120 Chart Puzzles Belong in Your Math Centers
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Looking for a low-prep, high-impact math center that builds number sense, encourages perseverance, and keeps kids engaged? Try 120 Chart Puz...
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Why Poetry Belongs in Every Classroom
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I got an email on Tuesday asking me why I'm so passionate about using poetry and songs in the classroom. I pulled together my Top 10 re...
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Piggie & Elephant to the Rescue! Directed Drawings
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If your students are anything like mine, they’re obsessed with Mo Willems. And if you’re anything like me, you’re always on the lookout for...
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Why Did I Wait So Long?! The Poetry Binder Hack That Saved My Sanity
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I've finally figured out a classroom poetry binder system that actually saves me time—and I’m kicking myself for not doing it sooner! If...
Friday, June 6, 2025
Draw Like Dav Pilkey : Directed Drawings from Dog Man
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If your students are obsessed with Dog Man , you're in good company! Dav Pilkey’s graphic novel series is a favorite in my classroom and...
Thursday, January 2, 2025
FREEBIE! Meet Your New Best Friend in the Classroom—Making Words!
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Hey there, teacher friend! Happy New Year! I love January with my First Graders...the growth really accelerates by leaps and bounds once Jan...
Sunday, October 6, 2024
Knuffle Bunny Directed Drawing Activities
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A few weeks ago, I introduced my Directed Drawing Series. Read about all the benefits of Directed Drawings and check out some of the result...
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