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Sticks Printables & Craft - Book Companion



I recently came across the most beautiful story written by Diane Alber titled Sticks


This story covers the gammit of social-emotional awareness.  It is truly a most amazing story about a popsicle that is feeling extremely sad emotions when his ice-pop melts away and leaves nothing but his popsicle stick exposed.  He feels regretful for going out in the hot sun and becomes uncertain about what his place is in the world.  Along comes Twig who hears Sticks cries and desperation and shows Stick that sometimes the reasons for why things happen aren't clear, but over time the answers may appear.  Throughout the story, Twig introduces Stick to other friends to help him realize that he too will soon find his talent and his place in the world.  

To go along with this amazing book, I created a book companion that is geared for children at the primary and elementary  level.  Each reading response activity includes two versions - one for primary level and one for elementary level students.  I have also included a popsicle Sticks craft and response for your classroom as well. 






I hope that you check out this book and if you do, I hope that you find value in this packet.  To access the packet click either of the two images above.  There is so much rich and engaging discussion that can be accomplished through this book.






Beginning of Summer and Teacher Toolkit, Oh my!

Happy July ya'll!

 It's only been a couple weeks since my first year in a new school ended. My room went from being beautifully decorated, to this:



Yikes!!!

Anyways... I wanted to quickly share my teacher tool kit that I found EXTREMELY helpful for organization purposes. {Click here} to view the Teacher Tool Kit Labels! The labels match this exact toolkit box {click here}!


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All I did was spray paint it...




but of course, I always make a mess when it comes to spray paint!!





I promise you won't be disappointed with your new organization method!

 xox



Seasonal and Holiday Word Cards and Centers (& an Apple Word Card Freebie}

Lots of changes happening at Miss Teacher Resources 101!!

I am updating and adding onto the Seasonal & Holiday Word Wall Words Packet.  I've even created Read and Write the Room center activity recording sheets to go along with each seasonal theme!

My first packet is a fall themed word card packet from September - November.  Included are:
*Apples 
*Fall 
*Fire Safety 
*Christopher Columbus 
*Pumpkins 
*Halloween
*Thanksgiving 

You can find this packet here or by clicking on any of the below pictures!

                    Fall Words

                    word wall cards (fall)

                    fall theme

My next packet that will be coming out is the Winter Edition!!  I will be selling it separate, but will also be part of the growing bundle that you can find here or by clicking the picture below.  I can't wait to put this packet out because it will be including SO MANY THEMES!!  This packet is coming soon!!  Included from December to March are words for:

*Winter 
*Hanukkah 
*Christmas 
*Diwali 
*Kwanzaa 
*New Years 
*MLK, Jr. 
*Chinese New Year 
*Groundhog Day 
*Valentine’s Day 
*President’s Day 
*Dental Health 
*St. Patrick’s Day


all the seasons!!


But for now, I am going to leave you with a little apple words freebie just in time for the fall!  I hope you love it!  I would love to know what you think by leaving your feedback after your download!  To download this packet click here or by clicking on any the pictures below!



apple day
Apple Center



Handwriting and Letter Practice Pack PLUS Beginning Sounds Phonics Printables

I am getting excited to start another year of teaching Kindergarten.  September 9th is my first official day back at school with students!  To celebrate the start of a new year I added a new Handwriting/Letter Formation Pack to my store and created a BUNDLE pack that includes the Handwriting/Letter Formation Pack with my best selling Phonics Printables (Beginning Sounds Pack).  If you don't already have the Beginning Sounds pack, I highly recommend that you get the BUNDLE for a steal of a price!  Everything shown is included in the bundle.

The best part of these packs is that they are completely differentiated and include different options...  You can use the handwriting/letter formation and beginning sounds printables for homework practice, center practice, or morning work.  Or just snag the BUNDLE of both packs for 50% off the entire cost (in honor of the back to school sale).  

Click on any of the pictures or clickable text to see the actual packs.

Keep reading to get more of a sneak peak of what is in these packs!

                     Phonics

Letter Formation







letter formation

differentiated











phonics

phonics beginning sounds



I hope those of you that have started your beginning of the year, are off to a great start!  Those that are yet to start, I hope that you are taking advantage of the fabulous back to school deals.  Happy teaching!


Classroom Labels {Neon Brights}

Being a primary school teacher comes with a lot of perks...

You get to see and experience the innocence of young children.. You get to do fun and cute activities with them .. You even get to use tons of adorable clipart (My favorite)!!!  YOU are part of the reason that children are shaped into the young beings that they are.  

Something that I have increasingly grown to believe is super important, is labeling different things that are in your room.  By doing so, YOU are helping the children in your class become familiar with print and associating items with labels!!!  

Enter these beautiful Neon Classroom labels!!  


The best part of these classroom labels are that in one pack you get over 65 cards AND 6 choices of printing options.  Choose between multi-color neon (as shown) OR any of only one of those color choices (pink, yellow, blue, green, orange)

Don't be alarmed by the fact that this packet is 94 pages long!  Just choose a color scheme and only 15 pages of printing are needed.  If you want to include this on a word wall, that can be done too!  Just print a second set!  If you need something special, let me know and I will try my best to add it in for you! 


                   

Okay - One thing is clear here - I enjoy neon brights and I enjoy labeling things!  I already started prepping these for my post Labor Day back to school start!!  


Obviously, I'm using the multi-color labels! 




Engagement Photos and Wedding Bliss ... Oh My!!!!

Wow!!  What a busy busy busy week it has been!!!!   

First of all - Rich and I took our engagement photos this past Wednesday, July 29th.  We had SO much fun taking our picture and I am PRAYING that they come out breathtaking and beautiful!!  Here is a little behind the scenes footage for you... (sorry friends, but that's all you are getting for now!!!)




Then on Thursday I had my brother's rehearsal dinner and Friday was his wedding!!!  SO MUCH excitement has been going on in life this week!!!!  I can't even begin to tell you!  Everything in life seems to have sped up and slowed down all at once (if that even makes sense)!  My entire week has been focused around preparations for all of the beautiful things taking place in life.  Here are a few pictures of the lovely bride and groom and a few pictures from there beautiful wedding day.  (I love my little brother sooo very much and I am so excited to have a new sister)!!





My Parents, Rich and I with the bride and groom


This is one of my favorites of them!!!!  The most perfect silhouette!!! 



:) (Me and Rich - The future Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman)


The Bridal Party (Minus the Matron of Honor)

Oh I loved my hair and makeup!!!!

I hope you enjoyed some snapshots from my beautiful week full of love and joy!!!