Did you know back when I was in the classroom 2nd grade is where I spent most of my career? I call it the best kept…
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Kindergarten Year in Review
June 25, 2023I’m a sentimental mama- that’s no surprise. This was my last year teaching kindergarten at home. This was also my first year officially teaching my little…
When the new school year began I was over the moon to try out new curriculum. I had researched it, watched an excessive number of YouTube…
As a former teacher and LOVER of lesson planners I can hardly believe I am typing these words, but …we don’t use a lesson planner for…
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BIG Picture School Year Plans
July 26, 2022Our planning might look pretty different from the majority of planning you’ll see around the beginning of the school year. No detailed daily lesson plans or…
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Masterbooks Math: 5 Reasons We LOVE It!
July 5, 2022Last year we made a switch from the curriculum we had been using to MasterBooks. I had heard a lot about it and the more I…
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Making a Change: Language Arts
June 28, 2022It has taken me a significantly longer time to rally after finishing our school year. In years past I am almost bursting with ideas even before…
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Discover + PLAY: Matter
October 13, 2021Discover + PLAY: Matter is a hands on way to explore science with the whole family! This interactive notebook and inquiry based unit includes 5 lessons…
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Family Apple Orchard Dramatic PLAY
September 5, 2021Dramatic PLAY set ups are beloved by learners of all ages! As littles grow we can be intentional about using them to develop academic skills as…
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Forest Friends Learn + PLAY: A Closer Look
November 4, 2020The Forest Friends Learn + PLAY calendar is bursting full of forest fun! From mini mushrooms to curious critters you’ll explore all through the forest with…
