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Equipping K-2nd grade teachers with engaging resources that students love & that save teachers time!

Must Have Books For Back To School

I'm often asked what my favorite books are for back to school, so I've finally compiled a list with over 20+ must have books for back to school! Please Note: The post contains affiliate links which provide me a small commission should you choose to make a purchase. It in no way affects the price point for you, but helps me continue to bring you great recommendations and keep Foxwell Forest up ... Read More about Must Have Books For Back To School

FREE Books & Resources That Inspire Backyard Play

This post was sponsored by the makers of OFF!® Repellents. All opinions shared are my own. I only share resources that I love! We all grew up reading, watching, and loving fairy tales! Who can forget the magic of Cinderella’s fairy godmother turning a pumpkin into a carriage, or the memorable “Not by the hair of my chinny, chin, chin!” repetitively declared by the Three Little Pigs when ... Read More about FREE Books & Resources That Inspire Backyard Play

Penguin Craft and Writing Pages

Learning about penguins is always so much fun! With 8 different writing pages this Penguin Craft can easily be integrated into your penguin unit or can be used as an isolated lesson activity! Before doing the penguin craft with your students, I highly recommend incorporating literature into your lesson! Depending on your lesson objectives you could use a fiction or non-fiction penguin ... Read More about Penguin Craft and Writing Pages

January Writing Prompts

Do you need engaging writing resources for your students, but struggle to find the time to come up with them? I completely understand! Which is why I've put together 10 January Writing Prompts & Class Book Covers that are low prep and that you can use in a variety of ways! They can be used for writing centers, morning work, a writing mini lesson, or as a writing response to a read aloud!The 10 ... Read More about January Writing Prompts

Snowman Writing Craft

Winter is the perfect time to incorporate some snowman fun into your writing lessons! With 8 different writing pages, this Snowman Writing Craft can be used in a number of ways and with a variety of different snowman read alouds! Before doing the snowman writing craft with your students, I highly recommend reading a snowman read aloud! Reading and writing go hand in hand, so using a snowman ... Read More about Snowman Writing Craft

Reindeer Shapes Math Craft

I love incorporating crafts into all subjects, especially in math! December is the perfect month to add some extra holiday fun into your lessons! This Reindeer Shapes Math Craft is a fun way for students to put their geometry knowledge to practice! Before doing the craft with your students, I highly recommend reading a reindeer read aloud! It's so important to tie great children's ... Read More about Reindeer Shapes Math Craft

Countdown To Christmas With A Christmas Book Countdown

It's the most wonderful time of the year!! I don't know about you, but I absolutely love Christmastime! I especially love incorporating this time of year into the classroom and one of my all-time favorite Christmas traditions to do with my students is to countdown to Christmas with a Christmas Book Countdown! Books are the absolute best gift! Starting at the beginning of December we'd count down ... Read More about Countdown To Christmas With A Christmas Book Countdown

Valentine’s Day Cards

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

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