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First Day of School Activities for Kindergarten & 1st Grade
The first day of school is exciting—and a little nerve-wracking, too! These first day of school activities for kindergarten and 1st grade will help you have a clear, simple plan to start the year off right. In this post, I’ll walk you through my exact first-day schedule, with activities that build community, introduce routines, and…
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How to Make an Easy Yearlong Writing Portfolio
You don’t have to wait for the end of the year to make a memory book! Make a yearlong scrapbook that doubles as a writing portfolio for kindergarten and first grade! It’s so great to see how your students’ writing progresses throughout the year and doing this little by little avoids trying to cram it…
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Must-Have Teaching Supplies for back to school
Get ready for back-to-school with these must-have teaching supplies! Amazon is a great source for school supplies and these are my favorite tools for centers, reading, writing, and organization. #classroomorganization #backtoschool #schoolsupplies
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Tips for a Smooth Meet the Teacher Night
Meet the Teacher Night. Do those words make your palms sweat and knees wobble? I have to admit that after 17 years, I still always felt sick to my stomach just before parents walked in! Once I got talking, everything would go smoothly, though, and fortunately, I never had any disasters. Well, if you also…