Jesus Follower. Wife. Mom. Daughter. Sister. Aunt. Friend. Second Grade Teacher. Pianist. Singer. Avid Reader. Dog Lover.
I married my sweetheart 27 yrs ago. We have an amazing son! We live next door to my parents and 3 miles from my hubby's mom. Family is very important to me. We have 3 dogs~I love my fur- babies! I enjoy reading, playing piano, hiking, riding bicylces, roller skating, and kayaking. I need to do those things more! Blogging is my new favorite pasttime. I teach second grade~my students are the BEST! Most importantly, Jesus loves me~and I love Him. He loves you, too!
Mutli-age Classroom Store Updates!
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Drip, Drip, DROP!!!
It's raining!!
Well, back to what's happening in our classroom! Our Multi-age Classroom
Store is now closed! WE HAD TWO WONDERFUL DA...
Organize Everything with Evernote
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Do you use this resource?
Evernote is a multi-faceted, organizational tool that is free! It is easily
accessed from any computer or mobile device. You have...
Zesty BBQ Chicken
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This is my new favorite BBQ chicken recipe. I loved everything about this
dish. It was perfect in my book. The sauce is very different from my usual
B...
Summer Bucket List - ABC Style
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*Summer is so close, I can almost taste it! *
I've got big plans this summer! Plans that involve taking my two sweet
kiddos to new and exciting places, ...
Non-Fiction Research
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We are ending our year with some Non-Fiction writing in our classroom. The
second grade is going on a field trip to the aquarium, so the students
chose a ...
Optimum Organization Linky Party!
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Hello everyone and welcome to the Optimum Organization Linky Party! My
sweet bloggy friend *Elizabeth* and I are hosting and would love it if you
could li...
District Teacher of the Year
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What an honor it was on Tuesday, May 21 to receive an award for District
Teacher of the Year! I am proud to represent Estelle and the District. It
is truly...
Tornado Relief Efforts
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As the stories of survival and tragedy unfold in Moore, Oklahoma, it's
human nature to wonder what we can do to help. I've found a couple of ways
so far a...
Let's Get Acquainted, My First Time On Board!
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EVERY week I say that I am going to join up with this party and I NEVER do,
so I am so *proud *to be linking up this week!
In case you've been under a ro...
Plan this field trip NOW!!!!
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Today we had the best (and easiest!) field trip ever! In fact, we did not
even leave the classroom!
Cisco, a certified therapy dog, came to visit all of ...
Memory Books plus a Foldable Tutorial :)
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12 days is all the separates me from S.U.M.M.E.R! Don't get me wrong... I
love my job, love my kiddos that I've had this year but I desperately need
the s...
Weekends are my best friend!
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I kind of love and hate Sundays...it's the start of a new week, a fresh
start so-to-speak but then, of course, there are the Sunday night blues.
Don't get ...
Last Week of Morning Work!!!!
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This is our last week of school!
Tomorrow is Field Day, so don't look for a post tomorrow....I'll be coming
home, getting in the tub, and going to bed early...
Steppin' into Summer!! 5 days and counting!
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There is officially 5 more kiddo days on my calendar!
Woo.hoo.hoo!
We have been super busy in my room.
And I have taken pictures for you,
but I'll hold off o...
Awards & Gifts
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We are down to a little over two weeks. I mean...I know it's
coming...BUT...it is coming so fast! Usually, I would be thrilled by this
point {and don't get...
Stuffed Animal Measurement Fair
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After seeing this post on Lesson Plan S.O.S, The Meek Moose and I cooked up
a Stuffed Animal Measurement Day of insanity fun. In the post, she promises
to ...
Spark Student Motivation
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I'm linking up with Head Over heals for teaching to show how I am sparking
up my students motivation these last couple of day of school. First let me
sa...
Guess Who Came to Our Class to Play!
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Did you guess? Debbie Clement from {Rainbows Within Reach} was driving
through Indiana and came to see us in little ole Carmel. Our 2nd grade had
a lot go...
Bloglovin' and June/July Common Core Writing
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In case you haven't already heard, Google Reader is going bye-bye. Yes,
it's a sad day. I loved reading through all of the blogs I follow on
Google Re...
Porridge Tasting!
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Friends~I just had to share! We are ending out Fairy Tale unit next week
and my teamie and I were setting up our Fairy Tale Land Centers for the
followin...
Sound Card Freebie
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I've had a burst of energy the last couple weeks, so I've been putting it
to good use. Although my husband would probably disagree with me on that
one. H...
Is this Goodbye?
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I have some VERY exciting news! I have been promoted to 4th Grade. Yep,
it seems I've learned so much that I get to skip 3rd grade and head
straight to 4...
Dividing Fun!
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We have 15 days left. Not that I'm counting or anything ;) And, I'm
exhausted as all get out. How about you?! So I'm just dropping in real
quick to sho...
FREE Guide to End the School Year Stress-Free
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Have you started your countdown?
Be honest...did you start it in January?
Despite the fact that I still have SEVEN weeks left, I am aware that many
of ...
Hey, Little Ant and Apples to Apples
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I meant to write this post Friday night, but other things came up. When
the last few weeks of school is upon us, I get crazy busy. I am trying to
plan re...
Organization-Part 1
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I love organization and everything about it! My problem is my mind is
always turning and I am always trying to find something better:)
As I continue to ma...
Poetry
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I always love this time of year because I get to teach POETRY! By this time
the kids are ready to move from writing nonfiction pieces, small moments,
and o...
End of the Year Gifts
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It's that crazy time of year - the end of school. My room is a complete
disaster because I've been trying to organize as I clean. I never got
organized bef...
Birthdays, Birthdays, Birthdays!!!!!!!!
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So we've been a tad bit busy. Here are some extra special kiddos that have
had their birthdays and I didn't post their pics. We have a great group
here!!...
More Sticky Notes! This time its reading SKILLS!
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Hey y'all!
Are you enjoying the sale as much as I am?!!!?
I've been making some GREAT purchases today that
I'll share with you later this week!
I just fin...
TpT Teacher Appreciation Sale and Mini Math Unit
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I am so excited for the TpT Teacher Appreciation Sale. I have loaded up my
cart with so many units that I am so excited to use...even if many of them
ar...
Get ready to shop!
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This amazing button was created by Beth of Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Designs.
Thanks for sharing Beth!
Are you ready to shop?!?!
Check out my TpT Store and get ...
I'm on Teachers Pay Teachers!
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I haven't blogged in FOREVER...but I've been getting requests for the
inserts to my Parent Binder. The inserts have been remodeled and are up
for sale! T...
Spring has Sprung Freebie!
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It has been gorgeous in NY!! Love the 70* weather and it looks like it's
going to stick around for a little bit longer :)
Here is a cute spring craft I did...
A new book study coming soon....
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Ready to get your Reading on? Coming mid-June....
THE BOOK WHISPERER
Be sure to get your copy now and be ready for the book study!
Hoppy Reading!
#teachertalktuesday on Instagram!
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Hi Friends!
We're back! At least I (Jackie) am! My sister's on a fun little trip to
Asheville N.C. with her new(ish) man. My computer's been broken and was...
Creative Ways to Line Up Your Class {Freebie}
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Sometimes, if you're like me, you need a fresh idea for lining up your
little sweet peas. Walk on over to I Love 2 Teach to scoop up a free copy
of twenty...
April Currently
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I finally found time to do another currently. It's amazing what a four day
weekend and a three hour Sunday nap can do for a girl. So click on the
picture...
Harlem Shake
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The staff at my school are very creative! A few years ago they made a
video to get kids pumped up for our NMSBA standardized test. You can see
that video...
Apparently, the Groundhog lied
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when he did not see his shadow and predicted that spring was on the way.
Because last week we had two snow days, today is a snow day and tomorrow
will be,...
TpT Sale
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Well friends...I'm still dealing with limited internet access hence the
sporadic blogging. Just wanted to throw it out there that I am having a
Super Bowl...
Use It or Lose It
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We do a lot of assessing...I mean A LOT of assessing in my district.
Sometimes I think we do so much assessing that we don't have time to teach
the stuff ...
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Hello,
It's been a LONG time since I've blogged and I've promised myself to try
and amend that. So, I'm posting an activity I created for my classroom to
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Homework Help!
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Something many of us teachers don’t want to talk about or have to do is
consequence our students. I do not have an issue with receiving homework
eac...
Currently!
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I'm linking up with Farley at Oh Boy 4th Grade!
My kids are different this year....They don't like anything that has worked
in the past. I can't...
It's Been Awhile...
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Hi Friends!... it's been quite awhile since I've posted. Sooo much has
happened since the start of the school year that I have to admit, I've been
avoiding...
Whooooooo knew? Cool iPad Books
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Need some new student books for your iPad? Add this little app and start
downloading! It is easy peasy - Go to this link http://www.whocanread.com/ and
cl...
The Start of Classroom Prep & Some ???'s
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So I started preparing my clasroom this week.
*OHHHHH EEEEEEEEM GEEEEEE*
I had absolutely no idea where to begin.
I am going to just do a quick show and t...
How to Make a Palm Tree
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I've had a few request to on how to make a paper palm tree. Here is a
tutorial on building a palm tree.
1. You will need to start with brown bulletin b...
Whoo's Got a New Blog Design?
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I'm doing an owl-themed classroom next year, and decided I wanted to update
my blog to fit in with that theme. I teamed up with Honey Bunch Blog Designto cr...
Weekly Cheat Sheet
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Happy Monday Everyone!!! Last week was a toughie! We were back from
break... PLUS, there was Report Card Monday, followed by Conferences on
Wednesday and ...
Story Writing Template... and some blog love.
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Let me tell you.... my kinders can make up some stories. Now when it came
to putting their stories onto paper ::crickets:: They could not do it. I
blog hun...
Hollywood Classroom Photos!
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Please go visit my recent 3rd Grade Blog to see updated Classroom Photos
for my Hollywood Classroom this year! While you are there, *please follow
that bl...
New and Improved Blog + Valentine Sensory Bin
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We recently made the move from blogger to Typepad. We hope you will come
join us there. Please update your bookmarks, readers and pins. You'll find
all our...
Introducing Leo!
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It's official....We have our class pet...a gecko!!! I had my kiddos write
persuasion letters to our principal and they chose between a gecko or a
hamster ...
Morning Calendar
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Boy, sometimes the littlest things make the biggest difference! I am sure
this is a no brainer for a lot of people, but what a difference it has made
with ...
Bat and Pumpkin Nonfiction Unit
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We began our nonfiction unit by learning about bats. After reviewing
nonfiction text, the students completed a bubble map to recall all the
things they kn...
Five Friday Freebies - Week 22
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f you are not a TN member, membership is FREE. Here is a link to register
so you will be able to download. *Teacher Notebook Registration *Click on
log in...
Welcome to a new school year!
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I finally feel "with it" enough that I can return to the blogging world!
And I sure have missed it! I hope everyone has had a great start to their
school...
Fall Tree Art
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Here is a super easy art project that is the perfect decoration for the
fall season! Fall trees!
All you need is 12 x 18 light blue paper, brown paper fo...
Conditioning
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Conditioning the mind helps with any new challenge. These past three weeks
have been challenging.
I am moving forward and jump started my thinking.
Nouns, Verbs, and Adjectives
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Here is a quick around the room activity I made to use with my students
tomorrow. I wrote up ten sentences and underlined one noun, one verb, and
one adjec...
Matter Song
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Next week we will be studying the 3 States of Matter. I found this song
created by Have Fun Teaching, but there wasn't a video yet for their song.
I went t...
Reading Tent!
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I found a cute idea on Pinterest for making a simple A-Frame Tent with a
couple pieces of wood, a dowel, and a twin bed sheet. Of course I had to
make it ...
How does time get away?
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I can not believe it has been 10 days since I have blogged last- how did
that many days pass so quickly? I have been trying to live up summer to
the fulle...
Merry Christmas! Enjoy the day with you loved ones!
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