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Life Science Fun

Life Science Fun

April 16, 2016 By fancyfreein4th

My students always LOVE when we dive into Science. They CAN’T get enough of it.  We usually start the year off teaching Life Science but this year we pushed it back to the Spring because we were lucky to be invited on a field trip to our local wetlands. Before we went to the Wetlands, […]

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Earth Day Ideas for your Classroom!

Earth Day Ideas for your Classroom!

April 8, 2016 By fancyfreein4th

Earth day is right around the corner and it is a great way to incorporate a bunch of different skills and subjects to make it a week to inspire your students to help care for the Earth. I wanted to do an Earth Day Round Up for you all to give you some ideas to […]

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Spring in an Upper Grade Classroom

Spring in an Upper Grade Classroom

March 26, 2016 By fancyfreein4th

I don’t know about you, but my class has Spring Fever! With the chatty Cathy’s, the need to Spring Clean their desks and the struggle to stay focused with the ever looming Spring Break coming the struggle is real!   Today I want to share some of my favorite Spring Time Activities. For us, the […]

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We’re Peepin’ Out!

We’re Peepin’ Out!

March 16, 2016 By fancyfreein4th

If you have been to a Target lately the end caps are stacked full with colorful Marshmallow Peeps.  It is hard not to be inspired by those beautiful colors. I personally LOVE incorporating food into lessons whenever possible.  Here are some Peep-a-licious activities you can use in your classroom over the next few weeks. Science […]

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How I revealed I was Expecting to my Class

How I revealed I was Expecting to my Class

February 3, 2016 By fancyfreein4th

 Right before Winter Break I shared my B-I-G Baby secret with my class that I was expecting a baby and due on the last day of school. All of the boys in my class were shocked but somehow *magically* all of the girls “already knew since Monday”.  Apparently one of my girls overheard me talking […]

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Presidents’ Day Ideas

Presidents’ Day Ideas

January 30, 2016 By fancyfreein4th

February is a short yet jam packed month.  Almost immediately we dive right into Presidents’ Day lessons. I usually do a two week unit for Presidents’ Day, focusing on Washington and Lincoln. Then, I let the students choose a president to research on their own or in small groups.  Here are some ideas you can […]

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Winter Grams!

Winter Grams!

December 28, 2015 By fancyfreein4th

Happy Winter Break everyone! I am so glad to have this time for rest, relaxation and rejuvenation. Last week was a wild one, with parent-teacher conferences and report cards coinciding with the week before break. We had a student free day on Monday and the rest of the week was modified.  To kick off coming […]

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We Teach 3-4-5’s Merry & Bright Tips and Giveaway

We Teach 3-4-5’s Merry & Bright Tips and Giveaway

December 13, 2015 By fancyfreein4th

     Keep calm dear teacher friends… It is almost time for Winter Break. Today I am teaming up with the fabulous We Teach 3-4-5 bloggers to share some Tips to keep you Merry and your kiddos Bright for this last push before Winter Break.  There is also a fantastic Winter Prize Bundle that one […]

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Top 3 Wishlisted Items!

Top 3 Wishlisted Items!

November 28, 2015 By fancyfreein4th

Today I am linking up with the talented Jen from Teaching in the Tongass to share the top 3 wishlisted things in my Teachers Pay Teachers Store because of the sitewide TpT sale starting MONDAY!!!! Everything in my store will be 20% off and use the checkout code SMILE to get an extra 8% off! […]

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Teaching Persuasive Writing and Point of View

Teaching Persuasive Writing and Point of View

November 3, 2015 By fancyfreein4th

      Happy November! I don’t know about you, but this month doesn’t get a lot of credit.  I mean, I went into Target the day BEFORE Halloween and all of the Christmas decorations were out already.  Now, don’t get me wrong, I LOVE Christmastime, but what about the loveliness that is November? Can we take […]

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