Keeping Up With Kirbys

Well friends, what do you do when you have just a few days left of summer and whole list of things that you need to get done??? You create new things to do that have nothing to do with your list of things to do. That's what I do.  I've been busy making pencil holders and stumbled across another teacher making troll wands.  They were super cute.....AND they gave me an idea... I created 20 different strategies to stick on pencils.  You can get them at my TPT store .  These can be used in whole group, small group, stations or buddy reading.   Your kiddos can choose a reading wand and focus on that particular skill while reading their book. Of course, I have the perfect place to hold these wands...A Reading Wand Holder.  Isn't this what every class needs??!!  That's what I thought too. ...and in case you haven't heard.. I'm having a **GIVEAWAY**!! Do you LOVE farmhouse decor?? Do you LOVE it in the classroom??  This farmhouse...

Happy Birthday, AMERICA!! Our plan is to swim in the lake, grill hamburgers, watch fireworks, and ride bikes.  ALL American, right?!!  I'm sure we'll have lots of pictures soon. In the meantime I've been sewing away and getting things together for Monday Made It and America's Birthday! S top by Fourth Grade Frolics to see what other teach ers have been up to.   Nothing too exciting...unless dressing up your coffee makes you giddy!!   Now that is one good-looking coffee... I think they would make cozy cute gifts. Wouldn't you LOVE the chance to win one for you and a friend ? If you win you can choose your favorite colors or your school color s. Just enter below and I will anno unce and email the winner Wed nesday. a Rafflecopter giveaway Now I think it's only fair to share the FAIL S that we have as we are learning.  If you can't laugh at yourself then........you're probably NO FUN to be around. I thought the anchors ...