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Vowels, vowels, vowels!
That seems to be the theme in my class this past week and coming week. Strangely enough, I have 8 kiddos this year who are having trouble even telling me which letters are vowels, much less their...
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An Early Arrival...
I had my 34 week checkup last Friday the 21st and as soon as I walked in, the nurse commented on my swollen feet. A short chat later with my doctor and we were walking across the parking lot to the...
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November Currently
What a difference a month makes! Baby E has grown from a tiny 4 pounds to more than 6 pounds! Even though she has gotten bigger, she is still the tiniest little thing! Although I love being at home...
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Learn Like a Pirate-Got Concerns?
This-my friends-is an understatement. To say that I find committing to a student-led classroom absolutely terrifying does not even begin to cover it. I've actually caught myself beginning to sweat when...
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What's Your Summertime Guilty Pleasure?
Happy Summer! I finally feel like I have settled into summer. After spending time reorganizing and cleaning out my house and garage after months of neglect, I think I can begin to enjoy this time of...
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Learn Like a Pirate: Give Me 5!!!
Dear Mr. Solarz-It's Lori. The crazy teacher/blogger/book studier/control freak from the past 2 weeks. Can you believe I'm even still hanging in here? You know, all this crazy talk about student-led...
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TpT Seller Challenge: Makeover Madness
So, I'm a little behind, but I wanted to make sure I had everything done the way I wanted before the big reveal!My TpT journey started in 2012. Now...let me stress that it WAS NOT something I thought...
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Learn Like A Pirate: Improvement versus Grades
How many times have you heard that in your classroom? Or my favorite from personal experience...What do I get if I get a good grade?Hey there, kiddo. How 'bout a quality education? Maybe a good future?...
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TpT Seller's Challenge: Dare to Dream
Taking part in the TpT Sellers' Challenge has been very eye-opening for me. For starters...I've got a LONG way to go in the world of TpT. But you know what? I'm super excited! I have already learned so...
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July Currently
Where has half my summer gone??? I go back to work in 24 short days, so I need to make the most of them. But first, how about a little Currently with Farley over at Oh Boy Fourth Grade??? Click on her...
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Learn Like A Pirate: Responsibility
It's week 5 of the Learn Like A Pirate book study...and I have been so excited to share my thoughts on this chapter! Let's just get right to it, shall we?Chapter 5 has been BY FAR my favorite chapter....
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Learn Like A Pirate: Active Learning
It's time for another chapter of Learn Like a Pirate! I was late to the game last week, but you can check out my post HERE, where you will also find this great FREEBIE I made to go with the discussion...
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TpT Seller Challenge: Make Your Masterpiece
I have been having so much fun completing the TpT Seller Challenge! It has really caused me to step out of my comfort zone when it comes to making products and reaching out to other teachers for help...
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Five for Friday: July 10th
Agh! My summer is rapidly coming to a close, and I'm trying to cram in as much fun as I can before I go back on JULY 24TH!!! It seems like it gets earlier and earlier each year. But this year is...
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Crate Seats: A How To with Live, Laugh, Love Second
(Update 07/16/15: I was able to upload my Periscope video to You Tube! Scroll all the way to the bottom to see the video of how I made the seats.)Since the whole Periscope-craze has taken off, I've...
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Learn Like a Pirate: 21st Century Skills
Our LLAP book study is rapidly coming to a close, but it will be just in time to start the school year! I've got so many ideas swimming around in my head right now, and I can't wait to implement *most*...
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Blogging at Resources with Altitude
I finally uploaded my first blog post over at Resources with Altitude, a collaborative blog by Colorado teachers. Click on the picture below to go check it out!
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Teacher Tool Box: Monday Made It!
My Monday Made It has definitely kicked into overdrive as I prepare for this coming year. I go back on Friday! Agh! Where did my summer go??? So, let's not waste anymore of it, shall we?Last Monday, I...
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Monday Made it: Silhouette Print & Cut
It's time for another Monday Made It with Fourth Grade Frolics! Head over to her blog by clicking her button to link up and check out more fantastic "made its"! ( I only have 1 this week...but it's a...
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Bulletin Board Learning
I am so excited to be joining up with Ashley from Schroeder Shenanigans in 2nd and Angie from Lucky Little Learners for their #2getherwearebetter monthly linky! This month is all about bulletin boards,...
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