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Recap of Seeds and Butterflies OH MY!

Recap of Seeds and Butterflies OH MY!

Heeeeeey friends!!!! jdhfkjshdfksjdhflksjdhfskd  Yes, that was my excuse why I haven't shared my weekly updates in a couple of weeks! HA! Anyway, I'm baaaaack and ready to share with you our seed to plant and butterfly weeks with you!  Up first, seed to plant!  Our nonfiction … [Read more...]

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A Closer Look at Kindergarten Close Reads

A Closer Look at Kindergarten Close Reads

So very excited to be typing this post!  It was around fall last year when I was first introduced to close reads.  Totally being candid...and thinking back to that meeting- - I remember having a conversation with myself in my head {we all do this right?} You want me to read … [Read more...]

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Recap of Week 8 and Peek at my Week 9!

Recap of Week 8 and Peek at my Week 9!

Hey there my sweet bloggy buds!  Another week...check! This week was all about Little Red Hen!  What a good message huh?  With a little help my friend Jennifer we rocked the most adorable hens!  This post reviews the plans directly below and you can view my plans for next … [Read more...]

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Close Read Updates & Writing Freebie

Close Read Updates & Writing Freebie

Well hello friends! I am excited to get this post to you!  I have been busy working on some close read-ness for my classroom next year!  The best thing about it...if I need it- you get it too! This post is a quick run-down of close read freebies I have offered in the past and a couple new … [Read more...]

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Kindergarten Close Reading MEGA Post!

Kindergarten Close Reading MEGA Post!

I have to tell you that I like to tell stories...so let me take you back to September.  "So, this year we will be learning all about close reading!"  First thought...you mean like get up close to the kids?  Trust me...I am close enough!  I quickly learned that this is NOT what … [Read more...]

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Closing Reading – – Summer Book Study!

Closing Reading – – Summer Book Study!

Hi there friends!  I am so VERY excited to share this post with you!  I am teaming up with the fabulous Lyndsey Kuster from A Year of Many "Firsts" for a summer book study on close reading! Lyndsey and I both share a passion for close reading in our classrooms and we are thrilled … [Read more...]

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Snakes Close Read {freebie included}

Snakes Close Read {freebie included}

Hi there!  I hope this post finds your toes deep in warm sand...ahh who am I kidding?! :)  I posted this picture on my Facebook fan page and really got me thinking about summer.... Anyway, back to the reality of teaching and 50 degree weather here in Missouri :( Last week's … [Read more...]

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The Moon Close Read {writing freebie included}

The Moon Close Read {writing freebie included}

Howdy friends!  Last week we went to the moon & back! :)  Another close read down!  Each week when I announce what the following close read will be there is a ROAR!  The kids are truly in love with their close read...they see fun, excitement, and the unknown.  I see … [Read more...]

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Dinosaurs Close Read

Dinosaurs Close Read

Hey friends! AHH it is so good to be typing again!  The past couple of weeks have been a little out of the ordinary!  I don't always talk a lot about my personal battles, because sometimes I think we have enough stress as teachers and I don't need to play any fiddles for you! :P  As … [Read more...]

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🗣️Listen and Draw allows students an opportunity to apply listening skills as they follow step-by-step directions! The teacher follows an included story prompt as students complete the Listen and Draw sheet! Students will follow-up with a traceable sentence or independent sentence! Snag the packet here: goo.gl/3ND2yA ... See MoreSee Less

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