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Why I choose Bloomz…and YOU should too!

July 22, 2016 by Amber Masters

Hi Friends!Thanks so much for stopping by!Today I'm sharing all about how I use the Bloomz app to communicate with families in my classroom. In the past, I've used the Remind app, but it didn't have all the features that I needed to make communicating as easy as possible!This past school year I decided to try out Bloomz and I LOVED it!!Bloomz is a FREE communication app that allows you to safely ... Read More about Why I choose Bloomz…and YOU should too!

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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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Year 15 in Kindergarten! 🍎 We had a wonderful f Year 15 in Kindergarten! 🍎 We had a wonderful first day! We read stories, sang songs, played, learned routines, and most importantly, enjoyed being together. 🩷 I can’t wait to watch friendships blossom, confidence grow, and so much learning happen this year! 📚 ✨ 

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Loved meeting our new students and families while Loved meeting our new students and families while reconnecting with so many familiar faces! 🤍 Feeling grateful and excited for the school year ahead! ✏️📚 ✨
Teachers love summer projects! ☀️🔨 This on Teachers love summer projects! ☀️🔨

This one, however, will for sure be running well into the school year. 😂🏡

After years of looking for land, designing our home, clearing the property, and then making more changes to the house plans (because apparently we weren’t done making decisions 😂), we’re excited to say… WE BROKE GROUND! 🚜🎉

We’re so excited for the journey ahead and plan to enjoy the ride! 🏡🤍✨

Swipe to see some of the progress over the past 3.5 years with our land! 🩷

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Our classroom loved participating in #worldkindnes Our classroom loved participating in #worldkindnessday today and learning how they can make our community and world a kinder place!  #teachingkindness
🔥✨ It’s been one week and I’m still smili 🔥✨ It’s been one week and I’m still smiling from my first-ever Campfire at FlyingHorseFarms!

Flying Horse Farms is this magical camp in Central Ohio, where kids with serious illnesses get to just be kids — to laugh, play, and make memories that heal in ways medicine can’t. 🏕️✨

Camp isn’t just a place — it’s a feeling. A reminder that when all kids get to be kids, the world shines a little brighter. 🩷

Seeing that magic up close reminded me how powerful community can be when we come together. 🫶🏻

But here’s the best part: camp is 100% free for every family — all thanks to incredible volunteers and donors who make the magic possible. 🙌

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to get involved… this is it. ✨
Join me and be a part of something truly amazing! 

💚 Volunteer: Be the reason a camper smiles! 

💚 Donate: Every dollar keeps campfires glowing and hearts healing.

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👩🏼‍🏫 15th year in Education and 14th ye 👩🏼‍🏫 15th year in Education and 14th year teaching Kindergarten! 

Feeling so grateful to do what I love 💕 and looking forward to a year full of PLAY, learning, and growth! 

Happy Back to School! ✏️
Spent the day meeting my class and their families! Spent the day meeting my class and their families! ☺️ And enjoyed catching up with former students and families! There is something so special about starting a new year and building a classroom community. 🩷🩵💛
Hi! 👋🏻 I’ve been super quiet on instagram Hi! 👋🏻 I’ve been super quiet on instagram over the past year, and it was for the best reason. We welcomed baby sister during the first week of summer and I’m officially a mom of 2! 💕I’m looking forward to getting back to sharing classroom ideas with you in August. Hope you all are having a relaxing and restful summer! ☀️

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