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The Great Peep Experiment

The Great Peep Experiment

March 28, 2015 By fancyfreein4th

©Dollar Photo Club/ ArianaHabich I remember my high school chemistry teacher did a fun science experiment during our finals week, which backed up to Spring Break. She started the class saying that Peeps were indestructible!  I remember thinking to myself, “Is she talking about those yummy marshmallow Easter treats?”, and she was!  We spent that week brainstorming ways we could… Read More

Filed Under: easter, Featured, peeps, Science, scientific method, spring, Uncategorized 4 Comments

Photosynthesis Craftivity

Photosynthesis Craftivity

October 19, 2014 By fancyfreein4th

Photo-what-the-sis? Photosynthesis! I LOVE teaching science, especially when I can break it down into hands-on activities that really showcase these big scientific concepts in simple ways. I am excited to share my newest bulletin board and product with you guys! I switch off every month teaching our content block.  Our first month in school, I taught Social Studies and we… Read More

Filed Under: bulletin board, Featured, life science, photosynthesis, Science, Uncategorized 1 Comment

Circuits Print-and-go Craftivity

Circuits Print-and-go Craftivity

July 20, 2014 By fancyfreein4th

Happy Sunday! I have seen a lot of people posting pictures of them working in their classroom and am feeling 1) behind 2) a little anxious  3) a little excited and 4) like summer is almost over, but didn’t it just begin!? So instead of working in my classroom, I have been working on some ideas for next year! I… Read More

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Life Science Challenge Facts and Game

Life Science Challenge Facts and Game

July 19, 2013 By fancyfreein4th

Are you looking for a new, fun and educational Science Center game? Well, recently I shared my Earth Science Challenge Facts and Game and I am excited to share it’s sister, Life Science Challenge Facts and Game.  As I mentioned last time, my school has a high regard for science and to ensure that each grade level masters key Power… Read More

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Earth Science Challenge

Earth Science Challenge

June 23, 2013 By fancyfreein4th

        It has been a long time in the making but I have finished my newest product, Earth Science Challenge Facts and Game.  My school has a high regard for science and to ensure that each grade level masters key Power Standards we give trimester Science Fact Quizzes that I have modified and bundled together as a great… Read More

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  • Growth Mindset and Cactus: making classroom goals
  • The Day the Pencils Quit: A fancy idea that solves that pesky pencil problem we all have in our class by having the students creatively write from the perspective of the disgruntled pencil! Modeled after the amazing book, The Day the Crayons Quit
  • Fish in a Tree novel study unit resources with lesson plans and quizzes aligned to Common Core!
  • Fancy Geometry ideas for the 3rd-5th grade classrooms! Have your kids engage in geometry in these fun ways! Freebies included!
  • Punctuation Matters: An engaging lesson that goes over the importance of correct punctuation while making your class giggle!
  • Easy Coworker gift to brighten up anyones day, holiday or not. You're my Jam!
  • Looking for an adorable Teacher Appreciation Day gift for your coworkers or your child's teacher? Look no further! Grab this adorable freebie and head to the Target Dollar Spot and you're GOLDEN!
  • Life Science ideas for 3-6th grade. Photsynthesis craft and Close read, edible ecosystem, class ecosystem, field trip, bird watching and so much more.
  • Prefix Pockets are an interactive way for students to learn! Great for bulletin boards or interactive notebooks!
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We read, we annotated, we celebrated and today we We read, we annotated, we celebrated and today we go on a walking fieldtrip to watch Percy Jackson ⚡️
First open house in a long time! Year 13, and the First open house in a long time! Year 13, and the first one in 6th grade in a long time!
Dress like your fave book character day today, so Dress like your fave book character day today, so me and my motile Gryffindor dressed up. I have loved having him at my school this year. #carpoolbuddy
For Valentine’s Day we went over what blackout p For Valentine’s Day we went over what blackout poetry was and then tried our own using the amazing @amandascgorman poem, The Hill We Climb. Perfect lesson for today! #ilove6thgrade
Spent the day mummifying some chicken legs for mor Spent the day mummifying some chicken legs for more of our Ancient Egypt exploration with @historyfromthemiddle #iteach6th
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There’s so much advice I would tell first year- There’s so much advice I would tell first year- teacher-me…. Especially after the last (almost) 2 years of teaching; barely afloat. This year is so hard. I have to stop regularly and tell my student teacher, “it’s never been like this”. But to my core, it’s always been- children first, relationships first, or nothing else matters. Though this year is tough in new ways, there’s still much hope and laughter each day. Thanks @eveleon26 for reminding me of my first, wonderful year of teaching- so I can bring that energy, excitement each day- no matter the circumstance. For all of my teacher friends out there, I see you- I know it’s hard- and I’m grateful for you. (P.S-it’s almost winter break, you got this!) #tiredteacher #cleareyesfullheartscantlose
Be a goldfish! Happy Halloween 🎃 Be a goldfish! Happy Halloween 🎃
First day today went well. It was so good to be ba First day today went well. It was so good to be back in person.
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