The Razzle Dazzle Classroom
I can’t believe I’m writing this post… I REALLY can’t believe I’m already back in the swing of all things SCHOOL. I decided to keep my same Farmhouse Flair Neon theme this year. I was crazy busy this summer creating classroom decor… I fell in love with the Farmhouse Flair Magnolia and the Farmhouse Flair Cactus, but I was really… Read More
I’m back! It has been a long time since my last post. Three kids, husband, job, and summer….enough said. I am going to rededicate my self to the BLOG! The dreaded BLOG! Just kidding, I love the BLOG, but I can never seem to find the time. So here it is, my first post back, with the dedication to you… Read More
One of my main goals as a first grade teacher is to develop fluent readers. Readers who love to read. Readers who can pick up a book and read for enjoyment! Readers who feel confident. I’m going to share with you a few ways that I focus on reading fluency in my classroom… 1.Phonics Posters… I know these posters aren’t… Read More
Knowing that 2016 is coming to an end is a bit bittersweet. 2016 has been so good to my little family! Sophie and Addie are becoming independent yet Beckett needs me more than ever! Yesterday, we were at a restaurant… I was walking Addie to the bathroom. {she has a bladder the size of a pea…LITERALLY!} I was walking in the stall… Read More
I’m BACK… It’s been almost a year… A LOT has happened in our little family. So… Here’s what’s been going on…. We welcomed a new addition to our family in October…. Beckett McKenzie Griffith. He’s pretty much perfect and our family is definitely complete. We spent my maternity leave at the beach. It was AMAZING! We went to Disney with a three week… Read More
SO….I started this blog post back in March. YIKES!!! I was preggo, and tired, and NEEDED this author study for my class! I got it finished, but never seemed to get around to blog about it… ha! So… here it FINALLY is! Why now? Because I used it in my class this week! We just came back from winter break… Read More
Thanks to our Elf Sparkle AND my amazing assistant and her crazy ideas... we have been growing candy canes in our classroom all week. I have to say, over the years I have learned to embrace the chaos that December brings and look for the JOY!!!!!
We’ve been learning about problem and solution. AND... Mooseltoe is my FAVORITE!!!!! This bulletin board is my favorite too!!!!!
Tutorial is POSTED on my blog!!! #linkinprofile👆 #christmasgifts #parentgifts #christmastiles
It’s 60 degrees!!! The sun is shining!!! I’m working with ALL of the doors open in the sun room. My children are having a blast with Nan and Pap. AND.... I PROMISE that my student parent Christmas gift tutorial will be posted in the next hour! #hustle
My students always love this Hanukkah story.... and this dreidel treat was super quick and FUN!!!! #holidaysaroundtheworld
