Teaching Blog Addict is turning one on April 8th! When Tamara posed the question on her blog asking who else was as addicted to teacher blogs as she, I don't think she was expecting the response that she got! A year later, and TBA has over 6,000 members, Read More...

Happy Freebie Friday!!! I hope you had a great week!!! I wanted to share with all of you a strategy I use in my class that I use regularly to help activate my students' background knowledge as well as wrap up the lesson with it. I love using Anticipation Read More...

Teaching Blog Addict turns one year old very soon, and we are celebrating our birthday with lots of FUN events! The TBA authors and TBA's celebration coordinator, Miss Kindergarten , have been planning a spectacular party for over a month, and we can't Read More...

Photo Credit: Schoolgirl Style by Melanie I love when I find something truly amazing on Pinterest ! I'd love for you to stop by my blog and see the super cute classroom design ideas by Melanie Ralbusky. I was so excited to find the many examples she shares Read More...

Do you have students who write a sentence like this one? I did! Stop by my blog to see how you can transform your students' writing; encouraging them to use proper grammar. Read how one book has helped to change the way I teach grammar to my students. Read More...

If you follow my blog, you probably know that I believe in teaching children sight words. I think it helps them to become fast, confident readers. I use the Dolch sight words list to create Dolch sight words flashcards but, of course, I don't stop there! Read More...

What's your favorite Kevin Henkes book? The character coach in me is partial to Chester's Way , but the counselor in me adores Wemberly Worried . While I typically save this gem for the beginning of the school year, worries can certainly surface at any Read More...

Many of you have been emailing me to ask about Theme 8 for HM first grade and I can happily say, they are ready! I decided to combine the 3 weeks into 1 document, rather than having 3 separate documents. You will find the spelling words, vocabulary words, Read More...

Top 25 Blogs for Education via Education World Congrats to the following TBA authors for the great honor of being listed for this award!  click the button to visit this great blog! click here to: Follow Crystal on Pinterest click here to: Follow Crystal Read More...

Learning how to write numbers is one of the hardest things for my kids. I'm not the only one...right?? I made up some simple numeral writing sheets for the numbers 0-31 (our old standard). They are set up to allow kids to practice tracing the number a Read More...

Good morning, TBA friends! I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend! The weather here in GA is absolutely gorgeous! Hopefully the pollen isn't too bad where you are, or at least your allergy medicine is doing its job. Now for my tip! I shared a video Read More...

We're diving deeper into our Persuasive Writing unit, and we've accomplished a lot this week. We've made our bulletin board, created anchor charts, read different mentor texts, and have just begun to look at persuasive techniques in advertising. I'm pairing Read More...

It seems so far fetched, but, these days, it is just one of the many concepts and/or skills that are required of us in kindergarten. Truthfully, I don't know that they will be able to recall the word ADJECTIVE, but, they definitely will be able to describe Read More...

I am always looking for exciting new ways to help my kids work on their math automaticity! One of the fourth grade teachers told me about using PowerPoint and slates/whiteboards. If you would like to see what I am talking about, come check it out at my Read More...

Spring is the air! With Easter quickly approaching I have had bunnies, eggs and green grass in my head and jelly beans in my tummy- yum! Here are some fun and easy counting and early addition games I created and they are FREE! Bunny Grid Game: Great for Read More...

Whole Wide World: Launched Last Night! I was really excited to find this brand new (and free!) app for social studies! I've found a ton of apps for math and spelling; however, social studies seems to be a bit on the 'low side' when it comes to my app-tastic Read More...

Schwa is one of the most difficult phonics skills for kiddos to grasp. To help mine remember, I always tell them the schwa sounds like a cave man---- "UH"! I've created a poster and coordinating activities that really worked for my kiddos. Click on over Read More...

Happy Spring, my friends! In what has become a tradition over my Sunny Days blog, I have my seasonal Bump games ready for you! I've had a few requests for different versions of Bump, so I've included a little something extra for you this time! Click {HERE} Read More...

In my district, we give DRA tests to our children at the end of each marking period. At the beginning of the year, the parents are informed of their child's current level and where they need to be each marking period to stay on grade level. After giving Read More...

ABCDEFG.... Now I know my ABC's.... I LOVE this graphic organizer! I was introduced to it a long time ago and use it regularly. I've seen it used with little ones, teens, and adults. It's the perfect brainstorming tool and can used as authentic assessment. Read More...

As a special education teacher, I need to be able to track how my students are doing on their IEP goals. An area I realized I was lacking in was monitoring my students' math progress. I also found that while my students have been doing pretty well on Read More...

TBA wants to welcome We've received so much communication from telling us you are here and you are a proud, new blogger! Congratulations! TBA wants to support you and welcome you to the world of teaching blogs. If you have a teaching blog that is Please Read More...

The one area that I am continually revamping and trying new ideas in my Daily 5 program is Word Work. Read to Self and Work on Writing seem to just run themselves (yes, I only do three of the Daily 5...it works for my class) but Word Work just hasn't Read More...

If you are struggling to make ends meet, then it might be time to join the force of home based business moms out there. Most homeschoolers are living on one income and many other people that live on 2 incomes are finding that their dollar just isn't stretching Read More...

I always find that kids have trouble learning the concept of "shades of colors." They think each color means one thing and are always amazed to learn there is light blue, dark blue, royal blue, etc. And they are all "blue!" To help kids practice identifying Read More...

Hi everyone! Wanted to share a fun little freebie I created to help my students {especially ELL} to practice, review, and build word knowledge. This organizer helps students see the "big picture"! It's perfect for differentiated instruction, can be used Read More...

Top of the Morning Teaching Blog Addicts! I've left a pot of addition gold just for you over at my blog! Wander to the end of the rainbow and grab your 27 page freebie! See you there my little leprechauns! Read More...

Spring Break was a wonderful time to get creative! And when you're spending time with the person who gifted you with the creativity ... it can go wild! My mom and I worked together for the activities available in this word working literacy unit based Read More...

These are two of my favourite Irish blessings. You can download for free. Just right click on the images and save! Read More...

Do you have a freebie that you'd like to share with teachers everywhere? Then join TBA's Freebie Friday and link up with us! {It may be later than normal, but it's still Friday!} Each week on TBA we love to offer you the opportunity to link up your freebies Read More...

I hope your enjoying this Friday! Today I have a freebie posted on my blog that can be used for counting, addition or subtraction. Click on over to get yours ;) Read More...

Do you have students that forget their capitals? Leave off punctuation? Have no spaces between words? Maybe skip words? I came across a brilliant writing template the teacher had made up for her students. I have subbed in this first grade several times Read More...

If you're looking for a lesson in responsibility that your students will squawk about, then you'll want to wing your way to The Corner on Character today to find out more about Lisa Horstman's Squawking Matilda . There you'll soar through a simple synopsis Read More...

You have been there. They might be thumping their neighbor, rolling around on the rug, humming a song, asking you if it is recess time, sucking their thumb, thinking of goodness knows what, asking you if it is recess time, asking you if it is lunch time, Read More...

Even though I am not working in the testing grades this year, I can feel the stress and tension from my colleagues who are. Can you? I wanted to share this little Lucky Pencil I made for my students last year. I made the pencil out of a roll of Mentos Read More...

Have you found the St. Patrick's Day Blog Hunt yet? It's a great collaboration of some fabulous teacher bloggers. We have gotten together and are posting at least one freebie a day to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. I was day number 12 with a writing activity Read More...

I woke up this morning feeling just a little lucky and I wanted to share my luck with you. I redesigned one of my class favorite activities and got it all dressed up for Saint Patrick's Day. These printables are just a snap to get ready and prepare on Read More...

Looking for place value practice games?? I have been collecting/making a few to use for review since our state assessments are right around the corner! Check out my newest games, "Numbers, Numbers Everywhere!" These games are available individually OR Read More...

Happy (Almost) Pi Day! No matter how big or small your pi day celebration... How do YOU celebrate? {Even if you've never celebrated pi day before...link up to any great posts you may have involving pi!} document.write(''); Please link up directly to the Read More...

Hop over to "The Swamp" and join in the fun of a give away! I've got a Premium Membership to Spelling City for a lucky follower to receive! Not sure about the Premium Membership benefits??? Check out how I use it with my students in "The Swamp" ! Can't Read More...

Join us in the 7 week challenge to transform your teaching and parenting with the Teaching with the Fruit of the Spirit study. For 7 weeks we are having a mini-study (approx. 10 minutes each week) to motivate, encourage and inspire you to be the BEST Read More...

Just because we're on March Break, the learning hasn't stopped at home. I turned our rainy day into a fun crafty day, and had my girls busy sorting and counting all day (well, at least part of the day ... but a girl can dream, can't she?). Come on over Read More...

How many of you have state testing looming around the corner? The testing begins next month here in New York State. Although I am not working with anyone in the testing grades this year, I wanted to share with you 2 activities that step away from filling Read More...

Are you ready for some leprechaun fun? Hop on over to Heather's Hear t to grab these *freebies*! There are activities for sorting, graphing, adding, subtracting, abc order, sentence writing, and missing addends! From My Heart to Yours, Heather Read More...

Saint Patty's Day is right around the corner and I have a FUN and educational FREEBIE for you! Hop on over to The Moffatt Girls blog to pick up your Color by Sight Word Sentence FREEBIE ! Click on the picture to get your copy... Read More...

As I plan out my week for St. Patrick's Day, I'm sorting through some things. I found some things from last year that I thought you might be interested in. A game to practice adding doubles... A game to practice tally marks... A game to practice time Read More...

I just opened a newsstand in my classroom. Read all about it! Read More...

I know many of us are gearing up for standardized testing. Our spring break begins this coming Friday. After we come back, we'll only have 3 weeks to get all of our instruction and reviewing in before my students start testing. All of my students are Read More...

Although I have several computers n my classroom, I don't seem to have any quality software for kindergarteners. I stumbled upon this website Cookie , this morning and just had to share. I can already think of a few of my little ones who can use this. Read More...

TBA has learned from the best, learned from trial {and lots of error} experiences when it comes to creating a teaching blog. This blog is run entirely on teachers volunteering their time and efforts with a combined pinch of creativity. Due to time constraints Read More...

Rather than using traditional spelling lists & tests, we focus on a word family or phonics skill. I provide lots of opportunity to practice: plenty of mini lessons, and several different activities. I developed this little activity called Build a Word. Read More...

A sweet blogstalker, Anne, emailed Teaching Blog Addict this week with hopes that we would reach out and help teachers affected by the recent devastation caused by tornadoes in five U.S. states. She was not alone in her idea or passion to lend a helping Read More...

My assessments and report cards are done and now I can enjoy the weekend. and the beautiful California weather we are having. I'm feeling lucky today, so I just need to say THANK YOU! Head over to my blog to grab yours Read More...

I know what you are thinking...that blogger spelled the word "centres" wrong in the title of this post! Well, I am Canadian...and although I might spell "centres" differently, I think you might like how I actually DO my Literacy Centres in my class! Come Read More...

Hey!! Come on over and see some of the cutest Kindergarten Assessments ever!!! :) Read More...

One day a couple years ago subbing, the teacher had me do a fun lesson for her kinders. I was their first substitute too! She had me read Miss Nelson is Missing . The kids loved it! And then the teacher had me give them a little activity. The students Read More...

We are reviewing the alphabet with my little ones. I made some filefolders to practice letter recognition, matching upper and lower case, and matching beginning sounds and pictures. You can download this filefolder for free !! Read More...

Hi all! Just stooping by to show you my latest video idea! It is super short and you only need popsicle sticks, velcro dots, and a box to put them all in! Check out the idea below! Oh yeah - and then, make sure to stop at The Organized Classroom Blog Read More...

We always are on Spring Break during the week of St. Patrick's Day but I gathered a few fun sites for those of you who will be in school the week before the big green day! Come on over to see some fun St. Patrick's day games, activities, printables, and Read More...

TBA hosts lots of opportunities for teachers to swap ideas, links, buttons and... well, let's just say these are aren't going anywhere and are here to stick around as our favorite events. Read More...

Do you have kiddos who are struggling with decoding? . I have kiddos who do okay with CVC words, but after that, they get bogged down. Many times, they're just not sure about the sound that vowel makes. I recently came across a fun way to teach the rules Read More...

No matter how big or small your pi day celebration... How do YOU celebrate Pi Day? [Any and all circles posts welcome...pi day can be celebrated on days other than March 14th...] document.write(''); Read More...

Here is an art project that your kids will have FUN making for St. Patrick's Day, and it's wonderful for strengthening those fine motor skills, too! You can also teach your children the correct order of the colors of the rainbow by using the anagram- Read More...

Find fantastic St. Patrick's Day ideas and photos {and share yours!} that are pinned and now collected all in one place. Be sure to repin your favorites and grab the Teaching Pin Addict Button. We are accepting links to specific St. Patrick's Day pins Read More...

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I'm entering into brave new territory... And I invite you to see where I'm headed! Why am I making a change (something I choose selectively into my life)? So that my kinders will remain engaged So that my kinders will participate at a new level So that Read More...

Writing about Pizza is really making me hungry for the real stuff. Maybe for dinner? Well, this week in Room 331 we have been talking about Reading Pizza. It is a spin off of Tanny McGregor's Reading Salad in Comprehension Connections . Which is an AMAZING Read More...

Here is an activity that is great to use for students to practice their length measuring skills. Send them on a classroom Measuring Scavenger Hunt ! The activity can be done as independent practice, in pairs, or even groups... however you choose to manage Read More...

State testing is looming and our sweet kiddos need all the encouragement they can get! So I've created some fun little notes { most of which should have a little treat added to it for extra incentive} to leave on your students desks the morning of the Read More...

Friends~I have been on the search for great programs to bring better fluency lessons, inferring lessons, and lessons to motivate my readers in class. Well, I have found a great one! Reading Karate from Primary Education Oasis. My 2nd Graders are hooked Read More...

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Here is an easy-to-make word wall reference folder for each of the students in your class. All you need is a file folder, some alphabet stickers (or you could just write the letters), and WORDS! Now your students can have a handy dandy spelling and reading Read More...

In this world of endless standardized testing we live in, it may be hard to keep students motivated to care about them (and all of the practice tests that lead up to them). I have used a number of methods in the past. My newest method is one that I am Read More...

In kindergarten, I think it is so important to build a student's number sense. Without it, higher math concepts would be very difficult to grasp. My goal this year has been to solidify my students' knowledge of numbers and how they work. Something I created Read More...

Are you looking for printable books with a "Spring Theme"? Would it help if the books were easy to assemble? Then come over to the Teachers' Lounge to learn more... Read More...

I picked up these cute St. Patty's day items at my local craft store for just a few dollars. I just can't resist something with glitter all over it! We've been working on nonstandard measurement and I thought these would be great for more practice. Head Read More...

My blog has reached over 200 followers! To thank my previous followers and my new followers, I am hosting a giveaway. Visit Teaching...My Calling for details on how to win a personalized handmade gift from My Blue Snowflake . Read More...

My students are good readers, they are fluent readers, but they are stuck at their reading levels due to INFERRING! Teaching readers to THINK/Infer when they read is an on going process but when these smarties of mine are reading 100+ words per minute Read More...

GOOD MORNING, MRS RUBIE! BLOG Hi everyone! As I have been trying to get a specific 'Spelling Station' up and running in my classroom, I have put together a small packet of well known, everyday spelling worksheet BLMs. This 'Spelling Worksheets Packet' Read More...

Happy Freebie Friday! I wanted to share with you a quick freebie that I found a few years ago. It is a cute and FUN visual aid to learn Customary Capacity Units. By creating a Mr. or Mrs. Gallon, children can easily understand the number of each unit Read More...

Do you have a freebie that you'd like to share with teachers everywhere? Then join TBA's Freebie Friday and link up with us! Each week on TBA we love to offer you the opportunity to link up your freebies from the past week and have one place to find them Read More...

I just wanted to let both teachers and parents know that you can try Reading Eggs for FREE !! **Teachers can try a 4-week FREE trail of Reading Eggs by clicking { HERE }. **Parents can try a 14 day FREE trial of Reading Eggs { HERE }. What is Reading Read More...

Ever wondered what it's like for the person you prepare sub plans for? What their day might look like sometimes? I thought that today I'd share what today was like for me, though it is a bit more abnormal than my usual days. Read More...

At The Moffatt Girls house, we LOVE our iPhones and iPads...in moderation of course;) Let's face it, technology is the future:) I recently stopped by one of my FAVORITE places... (I know that symbol just brought a lot of happiness) While waiting for my Read More...