Literacy

Professional Development

Visual Plans!

I have absolutely LOVED this weekend.  It has been filled with coffee with my sweet friend Noelle (who was in the TpT newsletter!! HOLLA!!), lunch with a friend sharing about Jesus, time with the college small group from church, dinner with our wonderful neighbors, and then I kissed my hubs and sent him to Dallas […]

Super Bowl Fun and FREEBIES!

Happy Saturday, ya’ll! My sweet friend Cindy over at Primary Reading Party was so kind to share her Super Bowl literacy unit with me!  My kids have enjoyed it and I just wanted to share it with you all! First of all, THE best thing I love about this unit is that my BOYS LOVE […]

Introducing…FONTS and a FLASH SALE!

I am SOOO excited to introduce you to my new fonts!! I have always been poked at for re-doing things because I didn’t like the font. I recently was helping my mom with some things for her business and I said, “Mom, I don’t like the font that lady used. Please, let me make your […]

2013 Goals: Downtime

I’m linking up with with Amy Lemons for today’s featured goal. Downtime. This seriously is something that I really struggle with.  I have a hard time making my brain STOP.  I really do.  I laid down to take a nap today (because I literally was sitting on the couch working on my computer and I […]

2013 Goals: Technology!

I’m sure you all have fully tummys and are still munching on leftovers. If you are like me, you not ready to begin thinking about “New Year’s Resolutions”. Honestly, I’ve never been big on resolutions, (I’m not sure what it is…I just always think about how packed the gym is for the next two months, […]

Merry Christmas!!

I just wanted to pop in to say Merry Christmas!!! I hope you all are snuggled up warm in your homes and are enjoying every minute with your family and friends!! I am so grateful that we have a Savior who was born on this day!!

‘Tis the Season to Shop!

I am SOOO ready for the break! I’m sure you all are too! I have DONE…say it, D.O.N.E. with my Christmas shopping and I love that feeling.  I really do enjoying buying gifts for people but when I feel rushed, I don’t enjoy it as much. I’m linking up with Erica and Michelle to show […]

Winter Wonderland Giveaway!!

With all of the holiday shopping that started last weekend and all that is to come, I thought it would be a great idea to have a little giveaway in the midst of all this spending that is happening! Gladys, at Teaching in High Heels, is teaming up with me for this. (If for some […]

Poetry and Grammar Galore

The week is FLYING by, which is a good thing because both the kids and I are ready for the week of vacation!  We are working on Thanksgiving things, poetry, and retelling with a BME.  I, on the other hand, am quickly working on getting things ready for when we come back.  (Why am I […]

How We Track Data

Love these simple ways to track data and involve my students!

My district requires us to track data and for it to be displayed.  Last year we were allowed to track whatever we wanted.  This year they are requiring us to track specific things.  No big deal! We already were tracking 2 of the 3! I’m sure you have seen my posts about our Sight Word […]

Teaching with Style

I have been enjoying Abby and Rebecca’s little Teacher Chic Tuesday’s.  Then I came across Mrs. Prince’s little linky party when I was looking for solutions to help my kids stop shouting out.  {Check out her post about her Blurt Chart here! I have all the materials ready to make it!} I really like the […]

Sight Word Superheroes **UPDATED**

I had someone ask if my Sight Word Superheroes assessment bundle was editable.  What a GREAT question! I wasn’t quite sure if I could figure it out, but I did! Now, ANY grade level can use it.  You can delete my words, make them your own. There also is a recording sheet that you can […]

And the winner is….

a Rafflecopter giveaway Thank you to EVERYONE who entered!! This was so much fun for me!

Math Fall Fun Giveaway!

I am so excited to be doing a little giveaway!! Amy Lemons has teamed up with me for a Math Fall Fun giveaway! I’m sure you are very familiar with her, but incase you aren’t, you need to hop on over and check her out!! She fantastic, loves the Lord, has a heart for adoption, […]

Looney Late Nights! {alliteration}

I don’t know what my deal is but I just haven’t made it bed before 11 p.m. every night this week!  It’s just crazy! The wonderful thing is that I haven’t been tired while at work.  I’m sure it will hit me some time soon. This week has been really busy.  I just feel like […]

Tedious Timelines!

We are working on timelines this week in social studies.  Distant past, past, and present are our vocabulary words to be exact.  Today we made a timeline.  You know those moments when the kids are already working on something and then you say to yourself, “Man! This would go faster if they had _______.” Well, […]

Techie Teacher Tips!

I’m linking up today with Blog Hoppin’ again! I am really excited about today because I enjoy technology. Here are a few Tech Tips that I want to share with you. 1. iPods for my classroom are WONDERFUL! This is how I store mine.  Each notecard box has an iTouch and then each child’s headphones […]

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