It's May!! {Behavior Freebie}

The countdown is on and summer will be here before we know it.

Unfortunately our students know this too. My students came to school this week with a b-a-d case of summer fever!! While discussing said summer fever with my co-workers, I mentioned something about wanting my students to behave the way they know they should even when I wasn't looking.

And thus this poster was created...

I hope this poster will be a good reminder to students to take control of their own actions and to be good even when they think no one is watching.


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Also, a GIANT thank you to everyone who participated in our first ever
#TeacherTalkTuesday
on Instagram! 

In case you missed our pics, here they are again:


<<Rachelle in her cute new office!>>


<<Natalie's two favorite drinks: water & Dr. Pepper!>>
THANK YOU and we hope to see you next Tuesday!

Instagram Fun {Teacher Talk Tuesday}

It'll be an Instagram party every Tuesday!






So here's what you'll do:
1. If you have a blog, share your instagram username on your blog and use this image to tell your followers about #teachertalktuesday {just right click on the instagram button and click "save as"}. We are hosting a linky party to kick off our "Teacher Talk Tuesday!"  Link up at the bottom: with a blog post, sharing this image,  your user name, and a couple of your favorite Instagram photos, if you want!
2. If you don't have a blog, PLEASE still join us on Instagram on Tuesday for #teachertalktuesday


Here is a little Instagram 101:
*It is like Facebook, but with only pictures (used mostly on smart phones)
*You can make your profile private if you want
*You can make write a caption under your picture and comment or like photos

Here is our home page:


Some favorite pictures:
My new office

Great ideas in my student's writing!


So join the party, and link up here or with Apples and ABC's, so we can easily search each other!  See you Tuesday on #teachertalktuesday!

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Reviewing the WHOLE Common Core Math!

YES! That is just what we will do the last 2-3 weeks of school (review the whole CCSS math)!  Because we don't have official standardized testing in 1st grade, I like to review the last 2 weeks of school to help my students remember what we learned and to get them ready for 2nd grade.

Here's what I've done (and it's taken me soooooooooo long to do- I even cried TWICE!!!!)... I have made a review center game for EVERY STANDARD in the 1st grade Common Core Math (some games cover multiple standards).  I know... I  am CRAZY! But, my students needed some fun ways to review and so I have been working on this for WEEKS.  This would also be a GREAT review for your 2nd graders at the beginning of next year.



There are 18 centers!
Included in this pack:
I Can Posters for each game
Common Core Alignment pages
Problem Solving Serenade {problem solving}
You’re a Star {missing addend}
Pop Star Properties {add/subtract properties}
Star-Worthy Spinners {add and subtract}
True of False {equal/not equal equations}
Pitch Perfect {missing addend}
Key Me In {counting within 120}
Number Playlists {place value}
Concert Compare {comparing numbers}
Rockin’ Mash Up {double-digit addition}
More and Less Jam Session {10 more/less}
Musical Add Up {double-digit addition with place value}
Play that Funky Music {Measuring}
Measuring Musicians {Measuring}
Time to Rock {Time}
Data, Drums, and More! {Data}
Singing and Spinning {2D and 3D}
Fraction Stage Action {fractions}






This will be on sale today and tomorrow only! Snag it while you can!
Click {here} to check it out

Leave me some love so that my tears are worthy of something. HAHA!  Who cries while making centers? I did! It was a long process, ok? Forgive me!



Mother's Day Writing Project {And Gift!}

Something about Mother's Day always seems to stress me out. As a teacher, I'm always searching for the perfect gift for my students to make for their own moms. This year I am super excited because I finally have a project that I think students and moms are going to love!


If you're looking for a fun and new Mother's Day gift idea, this heart-shaped book is a perfect option because it is a super cute and easy way to let your students' moms know how much they are loved. Also, this activity ties perfectly into the Common Core ELA writing standards for opinion writing!


There are 5 different cover choices. I included 2 different color combos, as well as 2 colored-ink saving options. The black and white outline can be printed onto scrapbook paper.

14 different writing prompts have been included, plus 2 blank heart templates. You can use all 14 choices, pick and choose which writing prompts you would like to print, or have your students pick the prompts they would like to use.


{Here's an example of what the pages look like.}


Would you like to win a copy?

 Leave a comment telling me what your mom's name is and one thing you love about her. First two people who have a mom with the same name as my mom will win! 
(Please leave your email!)


Congrats to Liz who won my Mother's Day Writing and Gift pack! Her mom and my mom share the same name... Sue! I'm also choosing Alison and Monica as winners since their moms have the same name as my mother-in-law... Linda. If you didn't leave your email, please contact me so I can send you your prize!

Also, you've got to check out this great giveaway from our sweet friend, Ashley's blog!  Go now because it ends on soon!!!

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