I’m SUPER excited to be a part of this amazing Best of the Best Blog Hop with such incredible secondary English teachers, hosted by Secondary Sara! We’re also giving away 3 $25 TPT gift cards! I have learned so much from them, and it’s awesome to be sharing our lessons together. Our goal is to share our best lessons in…
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Spooky Story Lesson for Halloween
Every year I get so excited about Halloween because there are so many fun activities that you can incorporate. Around this time, the kids are usually pretty wound up, so it’s always good to find lessons that will keep them focused. For the last couple of years, I’ve used the 3:15 series by Patrick Carman, which is a collection of…
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Book Review & Resources
I’m constantly looking for novels that will not only interest my middle school students, but my 5th grader, as well. After reading The Dragon of the Month Club by Iain Reading, I knew immediately that this would be a great fit for both my students and my son. It’s a fantasy that’s aimed towards ages 8-12; however, I can see…
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Creating Videos EASILY Using MySimpleShow
I recently found a GREAT tool that I have began using, and I just had to share with you! I learned about Mysimpleshow from another great website called Cult of Pedagogy. I’m always on the lookout for ways to incorporate videos and any kind of technology into my lessons. My students have used GoAnimate, Powtoon, Power Point, etc. but most of these…
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Winner Wednesday- September
It’s the first Wednesday of the month, which means it’s time for Winner Wednesday again, hosted by Jennifer from A Dab of Glue Will Do and Sara from Sara J Creations! I always look forward to this, because it gives me an opportunity to link up with several awesome teacher-authors who are also sharing info about one of their amazing…
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Classroom Friendly Pencil Sharpener Review
I am super excited to be doing a blog review for the Classroom Friendly Pencil Sharpener from Classroom Friendly Supplies! The owner of these amazing products is also an elementary teacher, so he can actually identify with what we need in the classroom! Last year, my electric pencil sharpener got broken for the millionth time by one of my “it’s…
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Back to School Tools
It’s hard to believe that it’s back to school time again! My district has been back since the beginning of August, which is even harder to believe! But for many of you that are just starting, that means Back to School shopping AND deals. To save you the hassle of checking around I’ve rounded up my top back to school…
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Rock N Learn w/ Educents
Sale Alert! For just 24-hours, all Rock ‘N Learn DVDs and board books are 50% off with FREE SHIPPING on Educents with code BLOWOUT. Rock ‘N Learn’s award-winning DVDs for children in grades PreK through 8th grade teach and entertain with music, humor, and super fun characters. Tip: if you’re new to Educents use code WELCOME16 for and additional 15%…
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Blog Launch Giveaway for Hello, Teacher Lady
I’m super excited to be celebrating with Shana from Hello, Teacher Lady, as she launches her new blog! Several teacher-sellers have contributed awesome products, along with other amazing items: Chloe + Isabel’s Sand + Sky Open Cuff bracelet, $25 in Lula cash, $20 in TPT credit to EB Academic Camps, and a $55 Target gift card! To enter, visit: bit.ly/htlgiveaway!…
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Secondary Back to School Giveaway- Prize Packs that are “On Point”
I’m so excited to be linking up with Lauralee Moss from Language Arts Classroom and Julie Faulkner from Faulkner’s Fast Five for their annual Secondary Back to School Giveaway!!! This year the them is… “On Point for Back to School!” There are 87 sellers who have donated over $400 in amazing products for ALL subject areas! The best part… TPT…
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#Best.Year.Ever- Teachers Pay Teachers Back to School Sale
Can you believe that it’s time for another school year to start? No matter if this is your first year or your twentieth year teaching, the Back to School rush can be chaotic and overwhelming. Let the TPT Secondary ELA Sellers help you have the #BEST.YEAR.EVER! Join us in celebrating the TPT Back to School Sale. Visit the stores below…
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Writing Wednesday Link-Up –July
I hope you gained as many ideas and incredible tips for developing and implementing writing as I did from last month’s link-up! Hopefully by the time we have to go back to school, you’ll have a ton of plans in your back pocket ready to break out and use with your students. Last month I discussed how I introduced the…
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