I have had several followers ask for a list of all of the Open Court Imagine It! 1st grade spelling words for the year. Unfortunately, I d...

I just joined  Brigid Classroom Tours Linky Party. Although my classroom isn't quite finished, it is pretty close to being ready....

This afternoon I will be meeting my new first grade CREW for the first time. I am so excited! It is just a thirty minute meet and gre...

I will be throwing a Back to School Sale on August 12th and 13th along with all my favorite blog authors over at  Blog Hoppin' . Every...

This year I plan to pass out pirate doubloons as rewards to my CREW members. These can be saved and used once enough have been collected. ...

Open Court Teachers, this one is for you! I just compiled a FREEBIE  one-page reference sheet with all of the sound spelling cards. I print...

I just finished preparing my students writing journals for the year. It took a little time - but well worth the effort. All it took was a ...