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Teach like a flamingo. Spend time with your flock. Find the right balance. Be flexible. Don't get your feathers ruffled over little things. Be fabulous!

You May Want to Reconsider Sending Your Child to Kindergarten at Age 5: A Teacher Mom’s Perspective

Your child is turning 5, and you are eager to send him/her to kindergarten! Even better yet, your child's age falls within the required cutoff date. But is your child ready for the rigor that encompasses most kindergarten classrooms across America? In my own personal experiences, delaying kindergarten until your child is ready can prove to have very positive effects. My brother Phil was the ... Read More about You May Want to Reconsider Sending Your Child to Kindergarten at Age 5: A Teacher Mom’s Perspective

Summer Reading: My All-Time Favorite Author

Among the MANY wonderful things about summer, the one thing I truly enjoy is being able to read more. If you are looking for a good book to read this summer, you just can't go wrong with any book by Robin Jones Gunn. She is my favorite author of all-time. I have been reading her books since I was a teenager. She has books for both teens and adults. Currently, I am reading her Sisterchicks series. ... Read More about Summer Reading: My All-Time Favorite Author

How to Make Lemonade Popsicles: A Refreshing Summer Treat!

After a challenging yet rewarding year of teaching during a pandemic, I have never been happier for summer break. To celebrate the end of the year, I made lemonade popsicles with my kids. They love helping in the kitchen, and it's a great way to spend time together. These refreshing lemonade popsicles are perfect on a hot summer day. You need two kitchen tools to make them: Popsicle ... Read More about How to Make Lemonade Popsicles: A Refreshing Summer Treat!

Sneaky Snakes: A Measurement Activity Comparing Lengths

Little learners will have fun learning how to compare lengths while making models of snakes using connecting cubes or playdough. A Google Slides version is included for virtual learning. This activity is compatible with the first grade Go Math curriculum, but it can be used with any math program. Click on the download button to download it for free! ... Read More about Sneaky Snakes: A Measurement Activity Comparing Lengths

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  • In this fun, easy, no prep game, students will have fun getting to know their classmates! This is a great, simple classroom community building activity. The teacher will stand at the front of the classroom and ask the students to stand up if they meet the criteria stated. This activity could also be used in distance learning in a virtual class meeting. The following are some examples of what you might say, but you can add any movements/sentences to meet your classroom’s needs.
  • In the beginning of the school year, I always send out a letter to parents/guardians in order to get to know my students and their families better. I created a digital beginning of the school year parent letter, because I am trying to go as paperless as possible. I have enough paperwork as it is! I created a Google Form for parents/guardians to fill out about their children.
  • Get to know your students better at the beginning of the year with this beautiful stained glass tissue paper math craft!
  • Get to know your students better at the beginning of the year with this beautiful stained glass tissue paper math craft!
  • This easy homemade lasagna recipe is a classic, and one of our family favorites. All you need is a side salad and garlic bread for the perfect meal! #spendwithpennies #lasagna #homemadelasagna #italianlasagna #easylasagna #classiclasagna
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Back to School FREEBIE Alert! In the beginning of the school year, I always send out a letter to the parents/guardians in order to get to know my students and their families better. I consider their input invaluable. My form includes information about their child’s strengths, needs, hobbies, etc. Go to my blog to download it for FREE! theflamingoteacher.com/free-beginning-of-the-school-year-parent-letter-a-google-form/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Are you looking for a fun back to school math activity? I've got you covered with this digital bar graph!theflamingoteacher.com/graphing-how-students-get-to-school-a-fun-back-to-school-math-activity/ ... See MoreSee Less

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How I Celebrate Birthdays in the Classroom...and It Doesn't Cost Me a Penny!🎉🎂theflamingoteacher.com/how-i-celebrate-birthdays-in-the-classroom-and-it-doesnt-cost-me-a-penny/ ... See MoreSee Less

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