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Meet the Teacher Night Ideas for Elementary Teachers

Every year it feels like one minute I am labeling bins and setting up supplies, and the next minute families are walking through the door, students are looking for their…

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First Week of School Activities for Classroom Community and Routines

First Week of School Activities for K–5 Classrooms During the first week of school, I want activities that do more than keep students busy. I want them to help us…

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Partner Pairing Cards and Grouping Tools for Cooperative Learning

Cooperative learning gives students meaningful opportunities to talk, listen, share ideas, and solve problems together. However, forming new groups can take more time than the activity itself if students are…

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Back To School | Math

Easy Back-to-School Centers to Get Students Working Independently

Starting back to school centers on day one is easier than you think. With the right setup, your math and literacy centers can run smoothly from the very start, giving…

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All About Me Flip Book for Back to School

This is a quick post to share our All About Me flip book for back to school. Perfect for K-2 age students, this resource is the perfect first week activity….

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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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