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I've read and re-read The Daily Five and I'm ready to "read to learn" and not just "learn to read". My favorite graphics site Lettering Delights is having a great sale, tons of packages for only 50 cents. I spent just a few dollars and am squealing in delight over the cuteness. So, of course I had to make something, and of course, I want to share. This "I Pick" poster is just one way to help children pick out books that are appropriate for them. Click here to download the Word version…

If you’re just joining me (or the other bloggers part of this book study), I’m so glad you stumbled across this post! Before reading this post, you may want to check out my post on Chapters 1 & 2, followed by Chapter 3. If you haven’t picked up your copy of The Daily 5 yet, ... Read more

I have been talking with some of my firstie friends about using the wonderful Daily 5 (created by the 2 Sisters) in our classrooms. I have a confession: I LOVE using Daily 5 in first grade! This however was not the feeling that I had when I was first handed the book during my first ... Read More about I’m Lovin’ Daily 5 on the Fifth!! {A Monthly Linky Party with a Giveaway and Freebies!}

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My Many Colored Days by Dr. Seuss inspired this Color My Feelings printable booklet for kids. Great for elementary aged kids!

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I love Adjective Collages! They make such a special teacher gift (or a gift for parent volunteers)! To make an Adjective Collage, I have each student choose a word to describe the teacher (or parent volunteer). Every student gives me three adjectives, that way if there is any overlap (which there always is) I have […]

I have posted before about my "Secret Student" before but I am posting about it again to include in in What the Teacher Wants Behavior Management Linky Party! Get over there and get yourself some good ideas! These last few weeks have been hectic and crazy. The kids in my class have been real troopers through it all. We went from three first grades to two first grades after the first two days of school. Yeah, that was interesting to say the least and I think we are all finally getting into…