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Digital Addition & Subtraction Fact Practice

I have been using iPads with my young students for several years now. We do a lot on our iPads, but it is mainly through various apps. Until now. I finally figured out how to create my own activity for something my first graders were struggling with - addition and subtraction fact fluency. Read on to learn what I did and how we use it! My students obviously love using their iPads. They ... Read More about Digital Addition & Subtraction Fact Practice

Reader’s Workshop Conferences

I have taught young students to read for thirteen years now. The practices I have used to do this have been ever evolving. I have taught the workshop model for the past three years. I love it. Although, I have *finally* mastered the art of conferring which is SO important within the model (and many other models.) Want to know my secret? Read on! As I have taught reading over the years, I have ... Read More about Reader’s Workshop Conferences

First Grade Classroom Jobs

Classroom jobs can help to make the day run smoothly...if they are done right! During my twelve years teaching primary students, I have had my jobs set up in many ways. Read on to learn what has worked best (and what hasn't!) *This post may contain affiliate shopping links for your convenience. My first five years of teaching were spent in kindergarten. I taught half day and was in super ... Read More about First Grade Classroom Jobs

Leo Barnett Turns One!

I honestly do not know how it is possible. A whole year has passed since Leo entered our lives. What a year it was! Celebrating his first birthday was a must, but difficult for my husband and I to plan. We went back and forth on what we should do and how we should do it. Read on to learn what we decided on and how it turned out! ***There are a lot of links in this post. They are just that - ... Read More about Leo Barnett Turns One!

iPad Class Awards – Perfect for the end of the year!

The end of the school year sneaks up on me and leaves me with SO much to accomplish. Please tell me I'm not alone... I always feel like I should pass out awards to my students, but can never find ones I like in my last minute rush. This year I decided to be on top of my game. I made awards that look like iPads for my technology loving class! (and now I will be using them year after, year after, ... Read More about iPad Class Awards – Perfect for the end of the year!

Sending Birthday Cards with Paperless Post

I received this product for free to provide an honest review. All opinions expressed within this post are genuine and impartial. Have you heard of Paperless Post? It is a company that designs customizable online and printed stationary. It proves that communication can be personal and well-designed - regardless of the medium. They have partnered with several word-famous designers and ... Read More about Sending Birthday Cards with Paperless Post