I absolutely LOVE teaching poetry!!! Tonight on Literacy Centers Made EASY @iteachtvnetwork on Periscope, I shared five of my all time favorite poetry formats that also double as go-to literacy centers. I am often asked by viewers to share my slides and ideas in a written format, so from now on each week, I will post my slides here for you to… Read More

Ellie started a phenomenal “art camp” this week!   She goes twice a week and does everything from canvas painting, to tie dye, to science experiments, and yesterday, the teacher sent home a special “calendar” that outlines either something we’re supposed to bring each day or wear.  There were also assigned snack days and a special Donuts with Dad event…. Read More

Searching for ALL IN ONE literacy and math thematic units for preschoolers?? Look no further! Ellie’s AMAZING preschool teacher, Miss Jeni Shelton, has opened her TpT store with a BANG, and Ellie has been so excited to go to school and share with me all her exciting activities.  Whether you’re looking for peeps, bugs and butterflies, or rain units, she’s… Read More

Hello teacher friends, and welcome to my beautiful brand NEW blog design! I hope you love it as much as I do!  Kassie Garlock from Designs by Kassie is nothing short of a digital design genious, and I feel like a teenager writing in a brand new shiny notebook on her first day of school! You’ll also notice matching colorful… Read More