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Cactus Classroom Theme

Cactus Classroom Theme

June 25, 2017 By fancyfreein4th

So, I found out on my first day of Summer Vacation that  I am moving to a different grade level next year.  The very FIRST thing that I thought about was I need to redecorate my room.  New grade level, new team, new curriculum, new students… it just made sense. I needed a fresh start. Does anyone […]

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A Fancy Open House with Apples and ABCs

A Fancy Open House with Apples and ABCs

June 13, 2017 By fancyfreein4th

This being my ninth year teaching, and teaching with one of my best friends in the entire world, Michelle from Apples and ABCs, I knew this year’s Open House would be one for the books. I am so excited to share some of the things we did with our students this year.  Enjoy the show! […]

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The Day the Pencils Quit

The Day the Pencils Quit

January 12, 2017 By fancyfreein4th

The past two months of school my partner teacher and I started noticing an increase of missing, broken and extremely short pencils floating around the classroom. This phenomenon is an all too common classroom conundrum and though I have dealt with this in the past, I have never had a group of students lose, break, […]

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Fancy Fall Fun: Dia de los Muertos

Fancy Fall Fun: Dia de los Muertos

November 5, 2016 By fancyfreein4th

November is a month filled with so many fun activities to do inside the classroom.  We always start the month off by celebrating Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. I love using Sailing into Second’s Day of the Dead brochure as a little opening activity give the students some specific information about this holiday. There are […]

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Oriental Trading Teacher Wishlist

Oriental Trading Teacher Wishlist

October 30, 2016 By fancyfreein4th

I have used Oriental Trading company for years buying party supplies and crafts for both my school and homelife. Every Summer I am planning my kid’s birthday party and without a doubt you will see a giant box with a flamingo on it waiting me on my front porch! Over the summer I just recently found out that […]

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Fancy Fall Fun: October Edition

Fancy Fall Fun: October Edition

October 14, 2016 By fancyfreein4th

     Happy Fall y’all! Fall. I love this time of the year, for so many reasons ranging from the fact that it is boot and scarf weather,  to the countless activities that can be done in the classroom to engage our students in learning. Here are some two fancy ways to add to your Autumn at school- one for […]

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A Fancy and Free Coworker Treat

A Fancy and Free Coworker Treat

August 27, 2016 By fancyfreein4th

I survived my first week of school! I feel like I have a great group of kids and I am excited about the learning and laughter that is going to come!  Not only do I have some great kids, but it is so great to see my 4th grade team again. To start the new […]

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The Erin Condren Teacher Life Planner = My New BFF

The Erin Condren Teacher Life Planner = My New BFF

July 12, 2016 By fancyfreein4th

If you were to ask my husband, coworkers, principal and best friends three words that would describe me, all of them would throw the word “planner” in there.  My name is Layla and… I am a planner.  Because I am rarely late, I have parties/events planned at least 3 months in advanced AND all three of my […]

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Fancy Geometry Ideas

Fancy Geometry Ideas

June 5, 2016 By fancyfreein4th

I LOVE teaching geometry.  It is a nice break from some of the “mathy-math” we have been doing all year. It is a time when some of my struggling students gain more confidence in math and that is a beautiful thing to see.  Here are some of my FAVORITE geometry activities to do with my […]

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Secretaries Day & Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas

Secretaries Day & Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas

April 27, 2016 By fancyfreein4th

Administrative Assistants Day -aka- Secretaries Day is one of those days that many teachers can easily forget about during this CRAZY time of the school year. BUT it is an important day because the secretaries have a LOT on their plate.  They are not only secretaries at my school but they are translators, nurses, a […]

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Spending this lazy Sunday afternoon writing 💕Va Spending this lazy Sunday afternoon writing 💕Valentine’s to my students. I am writing different figurative language notes on each postcard. Then we are going to share them on GoogleMeets during our morning meeting and vote which figurative language is on each student’s post card! You can take the teacher out of the classroom but they will still find ways to engage; no matter the distance! This year I have to mail these to my students ((because of distance learning)) but who doesn’t love some good ole snail mail 🐌 💌.
This isn’t the best picture, but that’s not th This isn’t the best picture, but that’s not the point...

I love being a teacher. I am aways challenged and get to be creative (especially these past 11 months). I feel at home at my school, and I’ve missed it so much since working at home. My district is in a zip code that is highly impacted with COVID-19, and we have felt the effects tremendously. Everyday, I am amazed by how resilient my students have been since their little world’s 🌍 changed on March 13th, 2020. It’s been one, wild ride, reinventing teaching, trying to stay motivated, trying to keep them engaged while feeling supported and seen. Yet,  I’m hopeful this chapter soon will end. Amidst all of the unexpected and difficult things that have happened this last year... there’s still a lot of good out there. Look at this 💛 glimmer of hope and goodness. My uncle and Father in Law just made a class set of desks for my students (plus 30 more for other kids at my school). They used their stimulus money to give back to my school community. This desk will be their own special spot, and memory of the time we learned from home. I’m feeling really grateful and I can’t wait to see past the masks and imagine the smiles that my students will have when they pick these new family heirlooms up on Friday!
Sometimes it is all about the little goals you mak Sometimes it is all about the little goals you make for 2021. Ones like drinking more water and making sure to stand while distance teaching. I miss the days of walking around the classroom, running down the the stairs to grab my class after recess and hopping into a coworkers classroom at lunch.
Cheers to the New Year. I felt like I needed a lon Cheers to the New Year. I felt like I needed a longer winter break but as soon as the school day started, it was game on. I was so excited to see my students online, ready to learn. I am constantly in awe of how resilient they are and how even though we have yet to be together in person, we have created such a supportive and close community. We giggle, we work, we do the best we can and feel good about it together.
Love these perfect stocking stuffers for my Little Love these perfect stocking stuffers for my Littles! Thank you @chattyfeet for helping us deck the halls and keeps our toes cozy and cute!
Shaking things up in our new Point Of View unit an Shaking things up in our new Point Of View unit and using one of my all time favorite prompts where the students pretend they are the turkey and they sere persuading a hungry child to not eat them on Thanksgiving! The students work on time, dialogue and perspective in this. Check it out! Your students will gobble this up!
Since my husband won’t let me put up our 🎄tre Since my husband won’t let me put up our 🎄tree yet (#scrooge) I am stocking up on stocking stuffers instead! Move over slime and hello 👋 squishies and plushies. Grab these and a whole lot more @orientaltrading ❄️ The countdown clock ⏰ to the holidays is officially on! Be sure to order early so that you get all these goodies in time. Oh and FREE shipping on any order Friday-Sunday use code: Favorites20 at check out ✅! #ad #orientaltrading #OTCholiyay #otcchristmas
Working hard on alliteration and using adjective a Working hard on alliteration and using adjective and adverbs this week with this adorable winter ❄️ sticker science. This can be used in so many fun ways, endless possibilities!  #ad * Select holiday products are up to 60% off
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I remember learning about the election when I was I remember learning about the election when I was in 5th grade. My school made it super exciting and I was totally engaged. Hoping to spark that excitement with my students today. 💙 May your coffee be strong and your phone fully charged! Today is going to be a long day.❤️ #electionday #electionday20206
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