Hello Darlings! Yes, I know it is July but it never hurts to get your mind wandering back to the classroom! That first day is so magical and exciting! It really sets the tone for the year. My goal on the first day is to leave my students wanting more! I want them to be so excited and eager to…
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Hello Darlings! Summer is finally here! For each of us, this time looks different. Some of us can be found beach side without our phones. Others of us are knee deep in our curriculum while some of us are pinning school ideas on Pinterest. There’s no right answer. Summer is a multiple choice question that can be changed several times!…
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Hello Darlings! It seems funny to talk about the beginning of the school year when this one has just come to a close but stick with me!! It won’t be long before you are back in the classroom and diving into the best part of the year–getting to know your kids. At the beginning of the year, you will undergo…
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Hello Darlings! I am a HUGE lover of books!! Throughout the year, I LOVE reading books to my kids. It really connects us as a class and fosters a deep love of reading. Here is a list of must-have read alouds and activities for your upper elementary classroom: Poppy by Avi This is my first read aloud of the year….
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Hello Darlings! If I am perfectly honest, I never walk in the door and head immediately to my desk. The long walk down the hall has me stopping for tons of opportunities to chat and connect with my co-workers. It is a bright spot in my day and with every conversation, I am energized! By the time I reach my…
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