Hello Everyone! Have you checked out the TPT sale yet? My entire store is 20% off plus 10% more off! I have some new products in the works but I'm slow moving. I have no excuses except school, and more importantly, family time. I hope to post on my blog again soon! In the meantime, here are some existing products in my store that I've been using: Writing ... Read More about TPT Sale!

I have a late addition to my little Groundhog unit. Really, I just found another way to entertain myself while we practice sounding out words. :)  Mr. Groundhog here keeps popping up  to look at the letters. When he pops up, he makes the sound of that letter. After popping up under each letter, he runs through the word again (to blend the sounds together and read the ... Read More about Mr. Groundhog Poppin’ Through Words

One of the things I love about first grade is being able to do activities that are authentic and engaging because they eat. it. up! Don't get me wrong, I've had some flops. Big time. Overall though, if you are excited about your cheesy, (but super educational) activity, so are they. I made this unit a few years ago when I was struggling to make S.S. fun. There, I said it. I love history ... Read More about President’s Day Activities for First Grade

Holy Snowly!  We. have. snow!! If you live anywhere where it actually snow, you have my permission to laugh at me. Compared to other places, this is nothing. But for here, it is a lot! Over here we cancel school for a dusting of snow. We have actual inches people. Woo-hoo! You can totally go sledding with only a few inches. ;) Annnnyway, we are well into February, and I haven't posted ... Read More about Kindergarten literacy centers for February

You may have seen this on my Facebook page already, but I wanted to post a full preview of my newest set. I've been using these activities for the past few weeks to help my struggling readers get some extra practice. I use these with first and second grade students.   I have action shots of some of these centers.   making words adding in silent e sorting by word ... Read More about Hands-on Winter Phonics Activities

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to bring some festive fun into your classroom while keeping your students engaged in meaningful learning. With science-of-reading-aligned activities, decoding practice, and opportunities to build critical thinking skills, you can make this holiday both enjoyable and educational. Here are some activities and resources that are perfect for February and aligned ... Read More about Valentine’s Day Activities