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Fostering Curiosity with Mystery Doug

July 25, 2018 by Amber Masters

I don't know about you, but Science is one of those subjects that I've always struggled to squeeze in. I cover all of the standards, but I knew there was so much more I could be doing. Last year, I took a step in the right direction and started using Mystery Doug in my classroom. It's a FREE resource of science mysteries for students and teachers.  You  can sign up here! This is in not a ... Read More about Fostering Curiosity with Mystery Doug

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Superhero Birthday

April 29, 2018 by Amber Masters

If you've been following me for awhile, you know that I love throwing a birthday party in my classroom. Birthdays are a pretty big deal to elementary aged students...and maybe to 30 year olds too! My teacher birthday party is a special day that always goes down as one of our favorite days of the year! This year our theme was Superheroes! Two days before the big day, I sent home invitations that ... Read More about Superhero Birthday

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Setting Up Your Classroom Writing Station

September 4, 2017 by Amber Masters

Hi Friends!Today I want to share with you how I set up the writing station that my students utilize during reading workshop. Before I get started, I want to be clear about what the writing station is NOT.My writing station is NOT a replacement for the shared writing and interactive writing that's taking place in your classroom.And it's definitely NOT meant to replace your Writing ... Read More about Setting Up Your Classroom Writing Station

Filed Under: literacy stations, writing, writing station

Classroom Cornucopia

November 23, 2016 by Amber Masters

Do you celebrate Friendsgiving? This year I am having a virtual Thanksgiving Potluck with some of my teacher besties! We have so much to be thankful for, and we wanted share our blessing with you!We created a FREE Classroom Cornucopia of our best selling resources! These are some of our favorite classroom creations that can be used throughout the year. Here's a taste of everything we shared in our ... Read More about Classroom Cornucopia

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*Surprise* Role Models- an EASY Classroom Management Strategy that Works!

September 5, 2016 by Amber Masters

Hi Friends!I'm so excited to share a classroom management strategy that has been successful in my classroom for years! I LOVE learning new tips and tricks when it comes to classroom management because you never know when you're going to need to change it up! It's good to have an abundance of management ideas so that you can whip out a new idea when you are no longer getting the response you are ... Read More about *Surprise* Role Models- an EASY Classroom Management Strategy that Works!

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🎉Celebrated my grandma’s 80th birthday this e 🎉Celebrated my grandma’s 80th birthday this evening! Ella enjoyed spending time with her great grandma! 🥰
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✨5✨ things to have in your plans for the first ✨5✨ things to have in your plans for the first day of Elementary school! 📚 🍎 🏫  As you start to dabble in some planning this summer, keep these in mind as you plan your first day of school! Share your favorite back to school activity in the comments! ❤️ 

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Living for these summer days with her! 💗 Living for these summer days with her! 💗
It was an honor to visit the @stjude campus this w It was an honor to visit the @stjude campus this week, along with a few other Education Ambassadors.

We had the opportunity to tour the campus, hear testimonies from individuals and family members of former St. Jude patients, and collaborate on how we can continue to spread awareness of the St. Jude mission. 

In reflecting on my visit to St. Jude, I’m overwhelmed with emotion. I could feel the selflessness, unity, and passion for carrying out the St. Jude mission from each and every staff member I encountered. Each person plays such an integral role in supporting families when they show up to St. Jude. 

This is where WE all come in. The St. Jude Epic Challenge engages students in problem based learning, while they research, create, and share their ideas on how to improve life for the kids at St. Jude. The Epic Challenge is an authentic approach to teaching students about empathy, and how they can make a difference in the lives of others. 

To learn more about the St. Jude Epic Challenge, click the link in my profile, or DM me if you want to get involved! 💗

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☀️ 🏖 So many special memories made at the b ☀️ 🏖 So many special memories made at the beach last week! Ella enjoyed seeing the ocean for the first time, swimming at the beach and in the pool, hanging out with her cousins, and smiling at everyone she saw! Thankful to have this time to spend together, and recharge over the summer.
🥰 So grateful to be this one’s mama! Being pr 🥰 So grateful to be this one’s mama! Being present, and soaking up these moments. Everything else can wait. 💗

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