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Tug of WAR!!!!
My principal went out and bought brand new jump ropes for the playground. They’re nice ones – long enough to play double-dutch and nice and sturdy. The children were delighted and they got lots of use...
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Exciting News!
Dear friends, I’m so excited! Our school was just told that we won the California Distinguished School award for academic excellence! This is quite an honor and we’re all thrilled! I wish I could tell...
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Currently...
It's time for Farley's April Currently! Hard to believe it's April already! Where's the time going? Thanks to everyone who gave me good advice on how to turn this into a picture file! It worked!
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Look! No Hands!
Oh, my gosh, I am STILL laughing! I have this little girl in my class who is majorly ADHD and has a huge personality to match her energy. She’s on medication, but honestly, it doesn’t make much of a...
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Task Cards
Do you use task cards in the classroom? I discovered them last year when I taught a combination class – they were invaluable! This year, teaching a straight first grade class, they STILL are...
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Tag! You're It!
Barb at It’s About Time For Teachers and SweetP at Sweet P’sClass Notes tagged me to play Blog Recess! Sounds like fun! Rather than answer 20 questions (that’s another game, folks!), I decided to...
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Lights, Camera, Action!
Once again, I’ve been missing in action – with an explanation! My apologies – sometimes it’s hard to keep all the balls in the air!The entire first grade classes are collaborating on a cute musical...
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Currently
I can't believe it's time for the May "Currently" - wow, the time is flying by! I had such fun over the weekend blog hopping at the Teacher Appreciation Sunday - wow! I found a lot of new blogs to...
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Oy ve!
Have you ever had a friend who always seems to have disastrous illnesses? That’s me! One year it was a hysterectomy that had complications: Spent 15 days in the hospital and almost died and scared...
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Finally! I'm Back With An Update!
Hi everyone! I have missed you all! Thank you so much for all your kind thoughts and worries – they made a difference. I’m happy to tell you that, as of today, I’m healing and my doctor is pleased with...
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In Vacation Mode!
Hello, everyone! After all the angst of the detached retina and all the resulting pain and recovery, I never got an opportunity to even THINK about vacation! Then, my husband took last week off. We...
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Furniture Shopping...
My hubby and I have spent the day looking for a new couch. Our other couch – which we bought at Lazy Boy’s only a few years ago, has totally broken down. I’ll tell you, all, Lazy Boy is NOT what it...
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Happy Fourth of July!
Happy Fourth of July, everyone! I am counting my blessings today! I hope you all have a wonderful day! I have friends over and I'm cooking, which will be fun. Then we'll walk down to the local high...
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Currently July
Yeah, yeah, I know... blog only one time a day ... BUT you have to admit that I haven't blogged a lot this month, so hopefully you'll excuse the double post! Have a great 4th!
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News From Office Depot
Hi everyone! I have very good news regarding Office Depot: They have changed their Star Teacher discount program for the better. Here's a link that you can read about it: Office Depot Star Teacher...
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Back to School!
Well, I can’t believe it, but tomorrow I meet my new students: I’ve spent many days preparing my room and I’m pleased with the way it looks. I have my books ready, projects prepared – and all my Open...
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Back to School Tour
I finally took some pictures of my classroom! I started the year with a Pete the Cat theme, which has so far been a HUGE hit! We took this bulletin board and added to it as a class, discussing the...
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Spelling Practice
Hi everyone! I've been looking at the various ideas out there in blogland for practicing spelling but none of them quite worked for me. I needed ten words, as our first graders learn ten spelling words...
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Whatta Class, I Mean, Really!
Okay, it's official - I seriously love my class! They are funny and smart - and they keep me on my toes every minute of the day! I've actually pulled out my "combination class" plan book just to keep...
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It's Apple Picking Time
Hi everyone!Our classroom is deep in the throes of apple picking! Have you read the book, "The Seasons of Arnold's Apple Tree"? It's a wonderful book - and it ties my thematic unit into my science...
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