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Writing Story Starters {freebie too!}

Hey there!!!! I am excited to share with you a packet we will get 100% use of of in my room! My kiddos can't get enough of my writing story starters! I use them in their work on writing folders and as a choice for early finishers!I have found these story starters to work absolute wonders … [Read more...]

Recap of Week 9 and Peek at my Week 10!

Heeeeey! BAM! Yes, that was me closing the door on another week! A fun one with lots of learning, a big test, pumpkins, field trip, and grandparents' day! And in one word...SUCCESS! The activities below are from my week 9 plans which you can download directly … [Read more...]

Recap of Week 6 and Peek at my Week 7!

Hey, hey hey! So....you did realize it is almost October! All kindergarten teachers know what October means....you were telling yourself all August..."If we can just make it to October we will be in the homestretch!" It's so true...we are fine oiled-learning machines now! :D The … [Read more...]

Kindergarten Writing with Lucy Calkins! {download a free sampler}

Hey friends and happy Tuesday! Someone said tomorrow makes another week halfway done... today I want to bring you a little update on writing in room 27! You know how when you learn a new trick and it's the best thing ever...I honestly feel that is me in writing this year! However, … [Read more...]

Recap of Week 4 and Peek at my Week 5!

Hey there! So, I was sure hoping I could hit rewind and it would be Friday evening again....but no such luck :) It's time to put back on our teacher gear and rock another week! Below I will be recapping week 4 and then you will also be able to download week 5's … [Read more...]

Recap of last week and Peek at my week 3!

Hey there!!! So excited to have my fingers typing to fill you in with all the fun we had this first full week of Kinder!The following pictures and details are from my week two plans! Week one was only 2 days :) You can click to view those below!Up first... Daily 5! This week … [Read more...]

First days back and my plans!

HEY THERE! Okay, it's almost 7:00 P.M. here in Missouri and I just got that feeling in my stomach...yeah Sundays now mean something again! HA! Well the first two days of Kindergarten are under my belt! It's only gets easier from here right? ;) I didn't snap too many pictures last … [Read more...]

Close Read Book Study Wrap Up! {freebie}

Thank you so much for joining Lyndsey and I this summer for the close reading book study :) Today I will wrap up the final chapter: close writes! If you missed chapter seven, Lyndsey did a fabulous job...you can view it HERE and grab some adorable freebies! Alright, onward with … [Read more...]

Getting the Classroom Back to School Ready {Custom Writing Folders}

Hey there! I am so excited to get my fingers typing again! I know I have been blogging here and there this summer...but I haven't had the chance to spill my random thoughts and blabbering with you :) I said I was excited to SHARE this idea with you, but I would be completely okay … [Read more...]