Wednesday, July 13, 2016. New School, New Grade Level and More! We have seven K teachers so far and I have met some of them and the rest of them I am meeting tonight for dinner with just our little K group. I love K and taught it for many years back before the common core stepped in and changed everything.

To find classroom-tested resources, including special activities in the Seasonal File Cabinet.

Wednesday, December 6, 2017. Happy Holidays with Oriental Trading. I was very excited to receive my big cardboard box full of exciting items for my students to enjoy from Oriental Trading. I teach Second Grade and I have to tell you that they absorb everything and they are excited about many things - especially the holidays.

Sunday, March 29, 2015. Can you picture it now? Attending a one day session of the SDE. Primary Chalkboard is giving away YOUR CHOICE. Of a 1 day session at SDE. Gift card to the SDE. For a chance to win.

Friday, August 14, 2015. As I am preparing my classroom for back to school, I have scoured TpT for the perfect alphabet for my new pre-k class. I have seen so many amazing alphabets, but none were exactly what I was looking for. I really want my students to interact with the letters, pictures and words. Hence, the birth of interactive anchor charts! I love the storing this activity in the plastic pockets that I ordered from Amazon. You can find them HERE.

Friday, August 14, 2015. The Importance of Warm Fuzzies. I know different teachers have different feelings about parent volunteers, but, when I can, I have parents come in and help. Let them see the relationship you are building with the kids. Have them work with the kids too! Write them a note, an email,.

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Tuesday, July 21, 2015. My Top 10 Reasons I Became a Teacher. For her Tuesday Top 10! I love Top 10 lists! How fun is that? I always think back to why I became a teacher and why I am so happy I made the decision to become one. I went to school to be a doctor- like all Asian kids do. I have a fetish for school supplies- especially stickers! .

Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Met A Hero! I had to stop and create this post after one of the most AH-MAZE-ING mornings! Please bear with me as I unload the details. Ron Clark who is such an inspirational teacher that I only dreamed I would ever get a chance to hear or see him. When the fabulous Hope King did a Periscope about her AH-MAZE-ING classroom at the Ron Clark Academy I was floored! So of .

Saturday, August 1, 2015. Think It Through Creative Thinking.