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Four images show a children's book comparing American and Australian English terms, with a child drawing and writing in the book. Text reads, "How to Speak Like an Aussie.

How to Speak Like an Aussie!

Our 7 Continents study is in full swing! The kids are having a blast traveling around the world learning new games, making crafts and discovering about different cultures. {You can read more about the unit HERE} We’ve painted masterpieces from Europe and made drums from Africa! {We’re doing some writing

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A stack of books, a red apple, a stapler, and containers of colorful pencils and pens on a desk, with text reading "5 Open House Ideas.

Open House Ideas

Open House is an awesome time to throw open our classroom doors and share our learning with parents, friends, and schoolmates! Here’s a peek at a few of my favorite ideas to spruce up our classroom! One of my favorite things we do each year for Open House is our

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Three binders in green, orange, and black stacked on a wooden surface, with text promoting organizing teacher files using binders.

Organize Your Teacher Files Using Binders!

Do you need a little motivation to get your files cleaned up? Grab a sample from my Binder Minders & Finders. I’m slowly reorganizing my files using binders. WOW – what a job! You can get a jump start on organizing your binders using the bonus pack below! Binders make it

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A collage showing All About Me student keepsake activities, including a family tree, illustrated children, colorful art supplies, and engaging All About Me Books.

All About Me Books!

There is very little my mom kept from my childhood but my All About Me Book is actually one of those things! I vividly remember making this book when I was in first grade! Since I’ve taught first grade, my students have created their own keepsake books {and my hope

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Cover of a kindergarten activity book and two activity worksheets on a wooden surface, with text: Fast Finishers Kindergarten—Perfect Ideas, Activities & More for Engaging Fast Finishers.

Fast Finishers Kindergarten: Ideas, Activities & More

So, I know I’ve been telling you for months that the B.A.T Book would be making an appearance in Kindergarten.  Well, many months after that promise, IT IS FINALLY done! You now have 50 GREAT activities for Kindergarten fast finishers! Pull out the trumpets.  Sound the horns. The B.A.T Book

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Book cover titled "Camp Comprehension: 40 Differentiated High Interest Close Reading Passages—Animals" with cartoon kids and signposts, aimed at first grade close reading skills.

Close Reading for First Grade

Greetings to you…from Camp Comprehension! I’ve just been having “fun” with so much other stuff {laundry, work, sleep!} that I totally forgot to blog about Camp Comprehension! I’m sure you’ve heard that new/old buzz phrase in teaching – Close Reading! Just in case you haven’t, Close Reading is an engaging way to

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