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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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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!
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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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