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A Little Motivation Never Hurts…

I decided to knock out the December to January change over today in my classroom. To treat myself, I headed to the dollar store before heading to school. Everyone needs…

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Guided Math

Guided Math in First Grade: A Practical Math Workshop Guide

Guided math in first grade creates time for targeted small-group instruction while students work independently on meaningful math tasks. The goal is not to prepare five brand-new centers every week…

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Seasonal

No Mayhem Monday!

I am one happy teacher tonight. We rocked out the day in room 119. I mean it. It’s the 6th week of school and thank you baby Jesus it feels…

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Back To School

Ready or Not…Meet the Teacher!

Tomorrow we have our annual convocation, BBQ Picnic (Texas baby), and in service followed by a mad dash across town back to school for Meet the Teacher Night. Pack your…

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Back To School

Classroom Tour 2013-2014

It’s reveal time and I am excited to take part! This year I started from scratch. New School, New Room, Blank Slate!!! This is in the hall outside my room. …

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Meet Reagan

This website began back in the good old Blogspot days as a little space for the parents of my students. I had no idea it would grow into such an incredible community of teachers.

Once I realized I was reaching other teachers, I began sharing teaching ideas, classroom inspiration, and resources. Soon after and much to my surprise, education companies, conferences, schools, and districts began inviting me to share my passion for teaching in person, too. After 18 years in the classroom, I will always see teaching as one of the greatest privileges of my life, and getting to support other teachers now is something I never take lightly.

After 15 years on this URL, it still means the world every time you visit, read, comment, and use something from this space. I love creating resources and sharing ideas that bring joy, clarity, and confidence to teaching and learning.

I hope you find something here today that inspires you, supports your students, and brings a little more joy to your classroom.

I’m so glad you’re here.

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