One of my goals at the beginning of this year was to make my lessons much more engaging. I really want my kids to love being at school, love being in my class, and have a true love of learning. Even as an adult, learning is so much better when I'm really engaged! For the last couple of weeks my firsties have been learning about shapes, and to be completely honest, even I was a little bored. ... Read More about Smiles and Shapes! Hands-On Shape FUN!

Happy 1st Blogiversary to the Primary Peach!!! It's hard to believe this little blog of ours is already a year old! We are so excited to be celebrating with YOU!!!! We've got an AMAZING giveaway over at our blog and each of us is giving away a fun freebie!!! We really appreciate YOU and all your support for our blog, so we wanted to share some freebies with all of you! I just LOVE making ... Read More about Happy 1st Blogiversary: A Giveaway and Freebie!

Once upon a time, it was the week before spring break and we needed a FUN writing unit to complete to help us {SURVIVE} the week. We just finished our Opinion writing unit and I didn't want to start on our Brilliant Biographies unit until after we returned from the break! I thought it would be fun to do more of a structured {but fun} writing mini-unit that would last about a week! And well who ... Read More about Team Sour VS. Team Sweet! An Opinion Writing Activity!

I'm going to be honest, when I moved back to first grade this year the math intimidated me. Not because of the difficulty level, but because of having to go back down to the level of a firstie and make sure I wasn't teaching over their heads. And I only moved from 2nd to 1st, I can't even imagine what it would be like moving from 4th or 5th down to first grade math! It took me a little while to ... Read More about ADDmazing Addition!

Happy February- the fun-filled month with lots of LOVE and wonderful winter fun!!! I am so excited to be participating in this Winter Fun Blog Hop & Giveaway with some fabulous educators!!!  We put together an amazing e-Book that is JAM packed with amazing resources! Seriously, you don't want to miss out on this one! And, make sure to follow the Blog Hop to win $100 TPT Giveaway!!! So ... Read More about Winter Blog Hop Giveaway

Happy {almost} February! It's hard to believe that the very first month of 2016 is almost over! But, I am ready for February and all the lovely things that this month brings, especially February break and going on vacation with my sweet family! But, when I'm not on vacation I'll be having tons of fun in my classroom with my firsties! I am so excited to be linking up with The Primary Peach to share ... Read More about Sharing Sunday- {Happy February}