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Back to School Gift Tag FREEBIE

July 22, 2016 by Amber Masters

Hi Friends!! Thanks so much for stopping by. I can't believe summer is coming to an end! I know some of you still have many weeks before you head back into the classroom, (so if that's you, save this for later) but if you are like me and some of my other teacher friends,your summer is coming to a close.Thankfully,Back to School is one of the most exciting times of the year!But ... Read More about Back to School Gift Tag FREEBIE

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Summer Field Trip

July 11, 2016 by Amber Masters

Hi Friends!Today I'm sharing about the Summer Field Trip that I set up this year with my students!I don't know about you but at the end of every school year, I become broken hearted. The thought of not seeing my kids until the following school year is just too much to handle. This past school year I was really struggling because this was my first group of All-Day, Every-Day Kindergarteners. I grew ... Read More about Summer Field Trip

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Birthday Shenanigans Teacher Style!

March 24, 2016 by Amber Masters

Hi Friends! Thanks so much for stopping by! I am so excited to share some birthday shenanigans with you today! Monday was my 28th birthday and we had a birthday party in the classroom!Say what?!You seriously threw yourself a birthday party?Ummm Yes, I did...again. And it was amazing. Again.I love birthdays. Kindergarteners love birthdays. Why wouldn't you throw yourself a ... Read More about Birthday Shenanigans Teacher Style!

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We’re Going On An Egg Hunt!!

March 19, 2016 by Amber Masters

I can't imagine being more excited for spring! It's the perfect season to try something new and freshen up your resources! Some of my very talented teacher friends are getting together to bring you an EGG-cellent and EGG-citing GIVEAWAY to win a Teachers Pay Teachers $100 gift card!All you have to do is make like a bunny and HOP through our Egg Hunt! There are just 3 simple steps!Step 1: HOP on ... Read More about We’re Going On An Egg Hunt!!

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Get Your Students Ready for the NWEA MAP Test

March 9, 2016 by Amber Masters

Hi Friends!  I recently wrote a post about my positive feelings toward the NWEA MAP test. I am excited to be sharing a short series of blog posts about my experiences with the test.  You can read my original post here! And just to be clear...no, my posts are not sponsored by NWEA. Sorry, that question made me chuckle!I've simply been using MAP for a few years in my ... Read More about Get Your Students Ready for the NWEA MAP Test

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Students return to learning tomorrow and while we Students return to learning tomorrow and while we will have some time during our Class Meetings to share about Winter Break, I wanted to make sure students had the opportunity to share more. I put this optional slide after our class meeting as a continuation for students who didn’t share, or students that want to tell more. I love using @flipgrid because it allows students to make connections and respond back to their classmates like they would if they were in the classroom! #kindergarten
BEST DAY of 2021 so far! Proud to be a Buckeye!! 🏈 Go Bucks! 

#ohiostatefootball #ohiostatebuckeyes #buckeyenation #ohiostatealumni #buckeyeforlife
String light patterns! Easy for in class or remote String light patterns! Easy for in class or remote learning! 
✅ draw the string lights 
✅ make the patterns 
✅ keep kids engaged
We’re still “Gingerbread-ing” over here! We We’re still “Gingerbread-ing” over here! We spend a solid two weeks reading different versions of the stories and integrating it into everything! This word problem came from one of my old teammates, and is perfect for this time of year! Students love coming up with different ideas of who could be chasing her! You could change it up with a higher number or have students write the number sentence to match.
At the start of the school year I was concerned ab At the start of the school year I was concerned about being able to build relationships with my students, and their ability to build friendships online. Those first few months are so crucial in building classroom community, and I wasn’t sure we’d be able to do that on a screen. 

Well, here we are in December. It’s pretty amazing what my students have created in the past 5 months. They truly have made the best of this situation (and they’re 5 & 6 ). I am so proud of them, and they are truly the ones that keep me going during this challenging year. 

I’m curious, what has surprised you about online learning this year? Or teaching in general?
Here’s a fun, low prep way to get your students Here’s a fun, low prep way to get your students excited about writing! I sent home a gingerbread journal since my students are remote,  but you could just use blank paper. Students will draw and write about where the gingerbread man is. For example, they might draw a picture and write “The gingerbread is behind my teacher” or “The gingerbread is under the trash can.” In the past, I hid him around the classroom and we did the same type of writing. This year, I’ll share the picture in our daily google slides instead.
I’ve been sharing a lot of online learning tips I’ve been sharing a lot of online learning tips in my stories this week because I know so many of you have recently transitioned to online learning . Check my stories to learn how to make your own digital choice board, and my highlights for other helpful online learning tips!  And hang in there friends! You’ve got this! 💗
🙋🏼‍♀️Still over here changing out my b 🙋🏼‍♀️Still over here changing out my bookshelf for no reason other than it makes me think of a simpler, happier time when my classroom was full of kids! #dreaming

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