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October 1, 2015 by: Laura

Do You BITMOJI??!!

If you don’t, you should.  Just for a giggle.  And some fun.  And to impress your friends.  AND to have a ridiculous Bitmoji-filled text message conversation with your loved ones! I’ll be honest, my Bitmoji has gotten me through some tough times. It’s helped me say the things I couldn’t really put into words. Bitmoji is a free app that comes from the creators of

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September 25, 2015 by: Laura

When Life Gets in the Way…

Sometimes life gets in the way of all the things I want to do. For example, I started out this school year with some personal goals… Find the joy in teaching and let go of the stressful stuff. Or at least let go of the stress-filled attitude that I’ve been having much too often these last couple of years. I’ve been especially cranked up at

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August 19, 2015 by: Laura

Make Your Bulletin Board a Source of Inspiration!

Are you looking for an easy, fun, inspirational bulletin board?  A few years ago, I was trying to shake the “Back to School Blues,” looking for some FUN Bulletin Board Inspiration, and found a cute idea on Pinterest!  If you’ve been online searching for bulletin board ideas, you might have seen it too – a Be Yourself Bulletin Board. Bulletin Board Inspiration What an uplifting

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August 11, 2015 by: Laura

A Back to School Gift for Teacher Librarians!

  As you are getting ready to head back to your school library this fall, take a look at this terrific resource made just for you!  The Teacher Librarian Stores eBook Catalog showcases several TpT stores that sell materials specifically designed for school library or media center instruction and management.  I am excited to be included in this year’s back to school edition!  Mrs. J.

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August 10, 2015 by: Laura

Ten on 10: Back to School Edition!

I’m linking up with Rachael over at The Classroom Game Nook to give you 10 peeks into my crazy life as August rears its wild head! I’ve been spending a couple of hours at school everyday to get organized.  Thank goodness I just updated my Library Back to School Tool Kit with some new clipart!  Fun labels and new school supplies always get me in

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July 31, 2015 by: Laura

It’s Back to School Time!

It’s that time of year when dedicated educators everywhere start flocking to their classrooms to decorate and plan and get ready for a promising new year!  To celebrate and reward your hard work, Teachers Pay Teachers is hosting it’s annual Back to School Sale!  This Monday and Tuesday, August 3-4, you can get up to 28% off by using the promo code BTS15. I’m linking

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July 29, 2015 by: Laura

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July 10, 2015 by: Laura

Ten on 10 with The Classroom Game Nook

Hello Friends!  I’m linking up with The Classroom Game Nook for a fun new feature! Here are 10 snapshots from my summertime life… I’ve been spending weekends at my new Heaven on Earth near the river!  This little place is a project in the works, but it’s comfy enough to be our getaway right now! On my morning walks, I get to take in this

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June 1, 2015 by: Laura

And… We have a winner!

Congratulations to Lori R., the winner of the Animal Research Bundle giveaway! Thanks to all of you who stopped by during the Summertime Blog Bash!  It was fun to hear about your summer plans!

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May 25, 2015 by: Laura

Splish! Splash! It’s a Summertime Blog Bash!

For many of us, the Countdown to Summer has begun!   Let this amazing group of bloggers help you start off the season of R&R with some freebies, ideas, and chances to win amazing products for your classroom! Free ELA Common Core Bookmarks! These bookmarks will come in handy next year as you help your students identify what good readers do.  They are marked specifically for

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