Hey. It’s Me. You know…. the girl who created an entirely brand new website this summer and then fell off the face of the earth. Yep…. that’s me! So it turns out that this back to school time in the school year is pretty draining and demanding. Especially in kindergarten. My life has been consumed by being a mom,… Read More
Picking the RIGHT book…for your kids!
While I wish I could tell you that I took a break from blogging to focus on family or some fun and new hobby… that’s just not the case! It’s called LIFE. Busy at work. Busy as a mom, wife, and person in general. Busy presenting at conferences. Busy taking care of 21 kindergarteners and 2 of my own children. … Read More
Main Idea (for our younger students!)
Let me just say….. we’ve officially hit Spring Fever down here in Kinder-World….. please tell me I’m not the only one. Every.Single.Day feels like the first day of school all over again! I’m telling you…. this full moon and end of year crazy vibes has the kiddos forgetting every.single.thing that they had learned about following directions and behavior! Can I… Read More
Reading/Decoding Strategies {free!}
Sunday afternoon. While the past 8 or so Sundays I really haven’t even noticed that it was Sunday, I have a feeling that is all about to change. This is my LAST Sunday to think that way, as I go back to work THIS Thursday {insert little sobs and sad faces}. I have thoroughly enjoyed my summer, even if it… Read More
Vegas Recap (Part 1)
Happy Monday friends! After talking with A LOT of teachers last week (more on than to come!)…. some of you are already back in school THIS week! WHAT?! For those of us soaking up the lasts few days/weeks of summer…. I hope you have enjoyed your summer thus far and make the most of what is left. Last week was… Read More
Interactive Sight Words
Happy Hump Day! (and Master’s Eve… for you golf fans!) This is one of my favorite weeks of the year…. can you tell we are a golf family?! Master’s weekend is usually spent camped out in front of the TV, wishing I could play a round under par… heck I just wish I could attend the Masters and watch in… Read More
Pumpkins, Numbers, and More…Oh My!
Happy Saturday friends! It’s been raining ALL day long here (and yesterday too!) but we’ll take it! However, that means we are plopped right in front of the TV for the weekend…. as well as taking care of a sick child …. stomach virus = no fun! It’s been making it’s way through the classrooms at school, so it was… Read More
Guided Reading in October ~ Kindergarten Style!
Happy Hump Day friends! With today being the LAST day of September {holy smokes ~ where is this year going?!}, I figured it would be a good day to show you all about my newest pack for October! Can I just say that I am absolutely *loving* kindergarten?! I’m sure I have already said it multiple times… but I really… Read More
Classroom Decor Galore! {Freebies!}
We all know it’s that time of year…. The smell of freshly painted classroom walls {for some of us!}, the absurd amount of school supplies at every.single.store., going back and forth to your classroom to set up what you can, waiting patiently for your class list, and *trying* to stay on top of everything before the first day of school!… Read More