Create Your Balance with Literacy

This was the free webinar I gave in my Facebook Group for K-2 teachers. I shared all of my engaging and fun activities for April in Reading, Writing, Math, Poetry, Science, and Social Studies! And, I gave away free resources!  Some topics I share are: Patricia Polacco Easter Rainforests Endangered Animals Insects Plants Life Cycles and much more!  Do you want to sign up on my WAITLIST for my Back...

This was the free webinar I gave in my Facebook Group for K-2 teachers. I shared all of my engaging and fun activities for March in Reading, Writing, Math, Poetry, Science, and Social Studies! Some topics I share are: St. Patrick's Day Texas Animal Research Texas Symbols Dr. Seuss  Reader's Theater Procedural Writing  and much more!  Do you want FREE LESSON plans for Spring???  Click HER...

Is your 120th Day coming up soon? If it is, check out this episode all about my team's 120th Day stations for our firsties! They are fun and easy to implement!  Show Notes with Pictures of the Stations!  Do you want FREE LESSON plans for American Symbols and Presidents??? Click HERE to sign up on my email list!  Connect with me:  TPT Store YouTube Channel Facebook Group Instagram Pinterest Bl...

In this free webinar from my Facebook Group: Create Your Balance with Literacy, I share activities, topics, and engaging fun for February. Topics I share are:  Groundhog Day Valentine's Day Famous Inventors Black History Month  100th Day  Presidents/American Symbols Presidents' Day  Money and much more!  Do you want FREE LESSON plans for American Symbols and Presidents??? Click HERE to s...

Today's episode, I answer the burning questions from teachers who attended my Literacy Center Reboot. Questions include:  Do you have a list of theme unit displays? When do you start introducing your centers one at a time? Do you model how to fill these pages out when you introduce the center? Do you keep all resources needed for the year in the trays or do you switch out as needed throughout...

Join me today as I unpack these literacy centers in my first-grade classroom:  Technology, Listening, Finger Puppets, Drama, Theme, Games, and Science!  I share how I manage, maintain, if I switch them out, and how I introduce them to my students. Whether you’re a new teacher or just ready to reboot your system, this is your chance to bring clarity, confidence, and connection back to your literacy...

Join me today as I unpack these literacy centers in my first-grade classroom:  Read/Write the Room, Math, Felt Board, Calendar, Author Study, Word Work, and Kitchen!!! I share how I manage, maintain, if I switch them out, and how I introduce them to my students. Whether you’re a new teacher or just ready to reboot your system, this is your chance to bring clarity, confidence, and connection back t...

Join me today as I unpack these literacy centers in my first-grade classroom:  Library, Poetry, Big Books, Geography, Art, and Writing!!! I share how I manage, maintain, if I switch them out, and how I introduce them to my students. Whether you’re a new teacher or just ready to reboot your system, this is your chance to bring clarity, confidence, and connection back to your literacy block. Let’s m...

Join me on day 1 of my Literacy Center Reboot as I unpack my Behavior Management strategies to start streamlining your literacy centers into a well-oiled machine! You can still register for my Literacy Center Reboot HERE!!!  Whether you’re a new teacher or just ready to reboot your system, this is your chance to bring clarity, confidence, and connection back to your literacy block. Let’s make your...

Ready to Fall Back in Love with Your Literacy Centers? ✨ Cart is OPEN now until Sunday, Dec. 28th! Snag if for only $10.00! When: Dec. 29-Jan.2: 4 Days of LIVE Trainings with 10 FREE Literacy Center Resources for your classroom!  Where: Private Facebook Group- after you register, you will receive an email with an invite to join. Hey teacher friends! 👋 If you’ve ever felt like your literacy cente...

✨ Ready to Fall Back in Love with Your Literacy Centers? ✨ Hey teacher friends! 👋  If you’ve ever felt like your literacy centers are more chaos than calm, this is for YOU! I’m giving a Literacy Center Reboot — a fun, practical training designed to help you:  📚 Keep students accountable and on task during centers  🧩 Learn which centers you actually need (no more overwhelm!)  🔄 Know when and...

Join me in my Cross-Curricular Fun for November Webinar from my Facebook Group! Some topics I share include: Voting and Elections, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, Turkeys, Scarecrows, and much more! These resources include lesson plans, suggested mentor texts, interactive notebooks, anchor charts, and writing craftivities! Plus... science experiments and investigations that your student...

You can start your math stations any time you want! In this episode from my Facebook Group, I walk you through the steps to starting your math workshop using classroom procedures, time management, what stations to use and what activities you can use in your math block.  Check out my Math Workshop resources mentioned in this episode HERE. Connect with Me! TPT Store YouTube Channel Facebook Group In...

Join me in my Cross-Curricular Fun for October Webinar from my Facebook Group!  Some topics I share are: Pumpkins, Owls, Bats, Spiders, Charlotte's Web, Halloween, and much more! These resources include lesson plans, suggested mentor texts, interactive notebooks, anchor charts, and writing craftivities! Plus... science experiments and investigations that your students will LOVE!!!  All Octobe...

As a teacher, one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is this: when students are given the freedom to write their own stories, their own genres, and their own ideas, their writing blossoms in ways no daily prompt could ever capture. I used to think prompts were the way to go. After all, they seemed to keep everyone “on task” and gave me control over what students were producing. But over time, I r...

Join me in this episode as I share how I use the Science of Reading blended with Guided Reading to ensure that ALL of my students are getting the reading instruction they need during my reading groups!  Check out the Show Notes with pictures!  Connect with Me! TPT Store YouTube Channel Facebook Group Instagram Pinterest Blog Cross-Curricular Connections Membership Support the show Thank you so muc...

This is the webinar I gave in my Facebook Group all about Cross-Curricular Connections for September! It includes topics such as: Apples, Johnny Appleseed, Properties, Making 10, Community Helpers, Career Day, Grandparents Day, and much more!  Watch my webinar HERE on my YouTube channel!  Connect with Me! TPT Store YouTube Channel Facebook Group Instagram Pinterest Blog Cross-Curricular Connection...

Meet the Teacher Night can be a nerve-wracking experience. But with careful preparation, planning, and experience, it becomes easier each year. Here are some things that you need to consider before you start planning for that special night. Remember, you only get one chance to make a good first impression. So, dress nice, put on a smile, and have fun! Oh, and don’t forget to brush your teeth or ch...

Are you ready to plan month by month, rather than minute by minute?  Cross-Curricular Connections is more than a resource library—it’s a complete support system to help you balance engaging literature with rigor and relevance, so your students see how every subject connects. Inside, you’ll unlock a growing bank of ready-to-use TPT resources, monthly coaching calls that meet you where you are, excl...

Hey Teachers! Welcome to “Countdown to the Classroom: Back to School Q&A!” I’m here to answer the real questions from real teachers — just like you! Whether you’re prepping your classroom, planning your first week, or tackling routines, I’ve got your back. If you have a burning question for me to answer, you can record your question on Voxer, which is a free app. Simply hit the walkie-talkie b...

Hey Teachers! Welcome to “Countdown to the Classroom: Back to School Q&A!” I’m here to answer the real questions from real teachers — just like you! Whether you’re prepping your classroom, planning your first week, or tackling routines, I’ve got your back. If you have a burning question for me to answer, you can record your question on Voxer, which is a free app. Simply hit the walkie-talkie b...

Hey Teachers! Welcome to “Countdown to the Classroom: Back to School Q&A!” I’m here to answer the real questions from real teachers — just like you! Whether you’re prepping your classroom, planning your first week, or tackling routines, I’ve got your back. If you have a burning question for me to answer, you can record your question on Voxer, which is a free app. Simply hit the walkie-talkie b...

In this shorty episode, you'll learn how my star student helps me manage my classroom into a well-oiled machine. If you’ve ever wanted to include a Star Student of the Week and weren’t sure how to go about it… You’re in the right place! I’m going to share with you 6 ways that I utilize a Star Student every week for the whole year with my first graders. These are easy and fun ways to implement...

I’ve taught for 25 years and am a mentor and trainer in my school district. If you need summer PD credit, this might interest you!  Click HERE to check it out!  I’m giving a back-to-school Bootcamp in July for K-2 teachers and would LOVE for you to be a part of it! You will get lesson plans with objectives, suggested mentor texts, anchor charts, differentiated interactive notebooks, and how to tea...

A lot of teachers struggle with their elementary dismissal procedures, but I’m here to help you out and give you an easy way to implement a fresh idea with less stress and no mess! And the best part is??? It’s all up to the students and not you to clean your classroom! If you put the responsibilities back on them, they will do a better job for you! Today, I’m going to help you implement 4 easy ste...