Valentine's Day is just around the corner! It's always such a fun day in first grade and these Valentine's Day cards will be perfect for the kids! I love giving my kids a small gift with their Valentine's Day cards and this year I used three great products from Oriental Trading to attach to my Valentine's Day cards! Valentine's Day Card #1: Happy ValenSLIMES Day My kids are all about ... Read More about Valentine’s Day Cards
Classroom Rules-The 3 Be’s Posters and Gestures
Many of you who have attended my speaking engagements or professional development sessions have asked me about where you can find my classroom rules. Well, I am so excited to let you know that I finally have published "The 3 Be's" rules and they are now available in my store! Rules are kind of like the flour in a cookie-without it your classroom will fall flat. Students will flourish when ... Read More about Classroom Rules-The 3 Be’s Posters and Gestures
Staying Organized with Erin Condren
Organization for me is a necessity. Call it Type A or OCD, regardless of the nametag I seriously cannot function without it both in the classroom and out of it! I'm a visual kind of girl--I need to see it all laid out and have what I need right at my fingertips. Whether it's organizing my classroom materials for the week, having a routine for collecting papers or passing out manipulatives, or even ... Read More about Staying Organized with Erin Condren
You’ve Got to PROVE IT! {a FUN song to show understanding!}
Hi my name is Becca Foxwell and I like to sing. It's true. And as a result my kids sing. Everyday. We are constantly incorporating music into our learning! My love of music is not the only reason I utilize it in the classroom. There are so many benefits to integrating music into your classroom--but more on that to come in future posts. :) Today's song is all about FUN and is also all about ... Read More about You’ve Got to PROVE IT! {a FUN song to show understanding!}
The Power of Appreciation
Words have power. We talk a lot about this in first grade as we learn to be respectful--treating others the way that you want to be treated. Being respectful also just so happens to be the 2nd rule in our classroom: Words can build up or they can tear others down. When we talked about words that show respect and build others up, my students decided that "Thank you" is a very powerful ... Read More about The Power of Appreciation
Appreciation Gift Tags! {Set 1-Miscellaneous Gift Tags}
Who doesn't love receiving a thoughtful gift?! A little gift can truly make someone's whole day! If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook then you heard about my latest product (and hopefully entered into winning a copy before you could buy it)! I love giving gifts and showing people how much I appreciate them! And a cute tag attached to a gift is like a warm hug from ... Read More about Appreciation Gift Tags! {Set 1-Miscellaneous Gift Tags}
Using Table Leaders to Build Leadership Skills
Students need to be equipped with skills to succeed and one of the areas that I love helping students grow in is in leadership skills. One of the ways that I build leadership skills in my classroom is by utilizing table leaders. If you haven't used this idea before, I hope that today's post will help! Managing papers and materials can be a hassle and oh so time consuming. I remember ... Read More about Using Table Leaders to Build Leadership Skills
Embracing Spring Fever
It was almost 80 degrees on Monday! 80 degrees felt so heavenly compared to the bitter cold winter we are still recovering from. My hubby and I went to visit family over the Easter weekend and we got inches of snow on Easter! Inches people!! Yes this would have been wonderful in December, but it's April! Not cool winter! Not cool! Ever feel the need to want to have the whole sharing talk with ... Read More about Embracing Spring Fever
Easter Gift Tag FREEBIE
Happy Sunday! I know that some of you are coming off of or heading into Spring Break, but if you are like me we still have 4 days of school this week before enjoying Easter break! So today I am stopping by to share a little freebie that I made for my students and co-workers for this Easter! I love giving gifts--it's one of my main love languages! I think it is so important for people to know ... Read More about Easter Gift Tag FREEBIE
Hundreds Chart More Or Less Shuffle Song & Freebie
Music and movement are a powerful tool for our students to remember and understand concepts! If your students are struggling with the 1 less, 1 more, 10 less, or 10 more skill on the hundreds chart, then you are going to love using this Hundreds Chart More Or Less Shuffle! Hundreds Chart More Or Less Shuffle When my students were having a difficult time understanding how to use the ... Read More about Hundreds Chart More Or Less Shuffle Song & Freebie
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