Read About Santa....

      I promised 25 Christmas Reads! So here are 3 more of my family favorites!  Children are so curious to learn more and more about Santa.  These three books are entertaining for children of all ages. Santa’s Stuck By Rhonda Gowler Greene           That’s right...

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Christmas READS!

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever By: Barbara Robinson        A classic Christmas book is the tale of the famous “Herdmans”. The Herdmans are the worst kids in the world.  They get in trouble all the time. This remarkable story paints a picture for the reader as the Herdmans walk into the church for the first time...

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Christmas READS

Pete the cat has stolen the hearts of many children and teachers. Today, I must share our new favorite holiday book. Pete the Cat Saves Christmas Created and illustrated by James Dean Story by Eric Litwin     Santa was sick and it was the day before Christmas.  Pete had to deliver the toys.  Although he was...

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25 days of Christmas READS!

    It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas….I sure love this time of year!   I enjoy seeing the excitement in children’s eyes as they prepare for Santa.  One of my favorite things to introduce to my students is The Gingerbread Man.   We read many versions mapping out all the story elements.  My first...

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Let the Learning Safari Begin...

        Tomorrow will be my 10th day at school with my students.  I have 24 amazing children.  We have spent the past two weeks building a community of workers, thinkers and readers based on RESPECT!  My all time favorite book to read to the class at the beginning of the year is Swimmy by Leo Lionni.  This is...

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A Must HAVE!!!

     I am having the best beginning of the school year. I have 23 energetic first graders. We have begun our Learning Safari together!         I must share a package that I got in the mail this summer. Troy Decoff from Classroom Friendly Supplies sent me this incredible blue monster!    ...

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It's School Time!!!

    Tomorrow is my first official day back at school!  I am filled with excitement!  This weekend, I could have been spotted at Office Depot, Staples, Walmart, Ollie's, and many other locations as I gathered the goodies I needed to begin the year.  I have a new classroom...

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The BEST workshop ever!

                  I have just returned from Winston Salem where I was a part of the ERG literacy Institute. The presenters were Debbie Miller, Stephanie Harvey and Chris Tovani. Debbie and Stephanie are two authors and teachers whom I admire. It was so incredible to be able to meet them. They shared...

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Newbie Blog Hop

  I have joined my first blog hop!  I can't believe it but I have figured out all the technology on my own! Hooray!!  I am so excited to meet so many new bloggers.  You will want to check them out too! 1. What state are you in? I live in Goldsboro, North Carolina 2. Your current teaching position: I teach First Grade! 3....

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A Summer Full of READING!

            Last week, I met with my students that had participated in Camp Bookworm. Books were returned and praises were given for all the incredible reading completed.  Some of my students had accomplished more than the 25 book challenge.  They had read 50 books over the summer.  My heart smiled...

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Ice Cream, Ice Cream

        I have had the best summer vacation!  I have really enjoyed reading all the great ideas out in blog land.  I am inspired daily by all of you.  Your passion, dedication and creativity are motivating! Thanks to all of you!         Last week, I met with my Camp Bookworm. ...

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Camp Bookworm

             Summer time is here!!  I enjoy the relaxing days ahead!  What other job allows you priceless time to spend with your children.  We have beach trips, camps, pajama days, pool time, bike rides, and story time ahead of us.  I just love...

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And The Winner is....

Congratulations to Courtney Bartlett!! She has won the $25.00 Gift Card from Amazon.  True Random Number GeneratorMin: Max: Result:18Powered by RANDOM.ORGCheck out Courtney's Amazing Blog Thanks to everyone that participated in this giveaw...

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It's a GIVEAWAY!

             “What office is there which involves more responsibility, which requires more qualifications, and which ought, therefore, to be more honorable than teaching.”                                                                  -Harriet...

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Author's Chat

                My students are published authors!  First graders had the best time working in their individual offices sharing their writing with visitors during our Author’s Chat today.  Each student had a Writing Briefcase filled with published writings throughout the year.  This week we spent...

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Strawberries,Strawberries, Strawberries!!

                My wonderful Spring Break has come to an end!  Oh boy, did I have fun with my boys!  We spent Easter Weekend at the Beach.  On Monday, we ventured to Charlotte for Camp Rowdy!  A three day adventure with my best friend and her three boys.  Five high energy boys enjoyed...

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Powerful Books

      My first graders have had lots of experiences with a variety of books this year.  We discussed how “You are what you read!”  I shared with my students how books have impacted my life and asked them to share books that were powerful to them.  We worked for several days on this project.      ...

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Books Tell My Story

       We recently received a Scholastic Non Fiction Library for our classroom.  This library is filled with a variety of trade books that relate to the Common Core Standards.   I was able to attend a workshop held by Scholastic to train us on the types of books we received and ways to use them in our instruction. ...

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