Today I’m tackling one of my biggest pet peeves. This one is bigger than my flannel board frustration, my puzzle storage problem, or lost to-do lists. I’m finally going to solve my marker storage dilemma! It’s one of my go to 40+ teaching hacks to make my teaching life easier. Marker Storage Solution Kids always
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Everybody knows that teachers spend more of their own money on their classrooms and students than they should- and if they don’t know then they should. That’s why I’m sharing a few of my favorite Back-to-School bargains with you today- cha-ching! Walmart (starting 8-14) .15¢ – Pocket Folder .20¢ – One Subject Notebook .40¢ –
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Simple and cheap file folder storage solution using a dish drainer.
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Today I’m participating in a blog party called August 10 for 10. The purpose of this party is to list your top 10 favorite picture books.
The Birthday Bonanza sale continues with 20% off the Parent Conference Packet. Parent conferences will be here before you know it!
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Printable classroom to-do list for picture frame. Preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten teachers, never lose your list again!
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If all the back-to-school shopping excitement isn’t enough for you, this month marks the 9th birthday of Pre-K Pages in addition to my very own birthday!
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Donors Choose is an on-line charity that allows others to help students in need. Public school and Head Start teachers in the U.S. can submit projects on the Donors Choose website asking for everything from basic classroom necessities to books and iPads. Don’t despair if you don’t work in one of these types of programs,
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It’s back-to-school time- bargain hunting time for teachers everywhere! What could be a better bargain than $50 worth of free product from DJ Inkers?
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Have budget cuts, high-stakes testing, and political shenanigans taken a toll on you? If you’re at the end of your rope then Awakened is the book for you.
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If Literacy Beginnings was a summer blockbuster movie chapter 19 would be the car chase scene, fasten your seat belts! I’ve also included two free printables.
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You Might Be an Early Childhood Teacher If… you find a large box of recycled plastic baby food containers and you feel like you just won the lottery!
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Didn’t Matt and Eilis do a great job with chapters 10, 11, and 12? I’m back today to continue our Literacy Beginnings book study blog party with Chapters 13 and 14. I’ve combined these two chapters because one was super short and the other was long. In Chapter 13: Developing Early Reading Behaviors in Shared
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Make a puzzle rack using upcycled boxes and inexpensive file racks for storing and organizing puzzles in your preschool or pre-k classroom.
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I’m back today to continue our Literacy Beginnings book study blog party with Chapter 9: Supporting English Language Learners in the Prekindergarten Classroom. I used to teach in South Korea, which explains my passion for working with second language learners. That’s me in the picture above circa 19 none-of-your-business! While I was in S. Korea
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The Literacy Beginnings book study blog party is in full swing and we’re back today with Chapter 6: The Critical Role of Language and Learning. It’s so hot here I wish I could dive into the ocean, but I’m in Dallas so instead I’m diving into this book! Insert cliche about eggs and sidewalks here.
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Today I’m answering your frequently asked questions about the book study blog party for Literacy Beginnings.
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Until now this book felt like an introduction, now I realize that the authors were just setting the stage. This is where our real early literacy journey begins!
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Karen from Prekinders did such a phenomenal job of hosting Chapter 4 in our Literacy Beginnings book study blog party I almost couldn’t think of anything to add
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Last week I met John Archambault, co-author of my favorite children’s book Chicka Chicka Boom Boom.
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