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Fluttering Through the Grades

Cloudy With a Chance of Learning

About ten minutes before the end of school bell tolled today, they starting buzzing... Our first graders have BIG plans this weekend, and too bad for us hopeful teachers they have nothing to do with school or learning. Apparently anybody who's anybody knows the movie Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 comes out today, right? Well apparently, that is BIG plans in a first grader's world.  "I'm seeing Meatballs today!" "Oh! Me too! I loved the first one and cannot wait for number two!" "I ... VIEW POST

Winners, Winners! Plus, a Quick Fall Freebie!

What a perfect way to channel our inner Vanna White's debut our new, AMAZING Melonheadz by having us them announce our Centers Through the Seasons Bundle Winners!   Draw the curtain. Dim the Lights. May we have the envelopes please?   You're our Centers Through the Seasons Bundle Winners! Congratulations. Check your email for your prizes.   Behind Door #1... And, Behind Door #2... And, Last But Not Least Door #3...   Don't fall over if you're not a winner. We're all winners here. :) We've ... VIEW POST

Call It Fall Y’all!

Did you feel that? We did. 3.3 seconds of Southern California Fall. Yep. It happened. Barely, but we're calling it. The temperature dipped below 90 degrees the other day. Yes, it was during the daylight... So, it's official. We're kicking summer to the curb. Sunglasses out, scarves in.  To help us ring in the new season, we're excited to pull out our  Fall into First Grade Common Core Math and Literacy Activities for the Season  We created these activities last year to make our lives ... VIEW POST

Back to School Booktivities

To kick off our Read Alouds for Back to School, we choose two of our favorite classics. We will read The Kissing Hand and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom on the first days of school. Most firsties are familiar with these stories, so it gives them comfort knowing that their new teachers know them too!  Small world... *TIME OUT*  This is the moment when we show the book we are about to read and beginning first graders may begin to shout out all at the same time... "I know that story!" "HEY! My ... VIEW POST

5 for Fraturday

We're linking up with Doodle Bugs Teaching a little late because we've been flying in and out of town, trying to soak up our last rays of summer sunshine. But, we're back and gearing up for a great school year!  Christy spent some of her last days of summer in Ohio for a huge family reunion.  They had a great time catching up with family and taking in the sights. Here's some highlights from their trip... Tammy's family ventures to San Diego for a week each summer. Growing up by the beach ... VIEW POST

Homework Folder Giveaway!

Did you miss our Homework Folder Flash Sale?  That's Ok!  We're throwing an Early Bird Homework Folder Giveaway!   Now's your chance to take your pick. We're giving 10 lucky winners their choice of any one Homework Folder or Homework Folder for Olders from our TpT Shop.   Whether this is your first set or your itching to try a new theme this year, now's the time!    Board the copter below... You've got one whole week to take your pick and cross your fingers that the Rafflecopter picks you! a ... VIEW POST

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