Monthly Archive: April 2011

Techno Time: Storing files online

Techno Time: Storing files online

So I know most of you have heard of dropbox.com, a website that allows you to save files from your computer to the internet so that you can access it from any computer (eliminates...

Book Spotlight: Language & Grammar Books

Book Spotlight: Language & Grammar Books

So, I love picture books that teach students grammar and language skills. Three that I think are fantastic for this are: Dear Deer by Gene Baretta (Homophones) This is a cute book about Aunt...

Character Cash FREEBIE

Character Cash FREEBIE

Hello Friends! Today I am giving away my Character Cash for FREE!!! I made character cash & a character credit card to use as a fun reading extension activity for my students. Click on...

Book Spotlight & Creative Writing

Book Spotlight & Creative Writing

So if you haven’t been able to tell by now I love children’s books (more specifically picture books)! However, what I enjoy most of all are picture books that make good read-aloud books and...

Vocab Giveaway!!!!

Vocab Giveaway!!!!

Hello Friends! First of all let me just say Happy Easter! With all the cute bunnies and eggs surrounding you please don’t forget that Jesus is the reason we celebrate! That being said I’m...

Wonderful Giveaway!

Wonderful Giveaway!

First Grade Best is having a FANTASTIC give-away! One lucky winner will receive a hand quilted Very Hungry Caterpillar bag along with a hard copy of the Eric Carle book and a plush caterpillar!!!!...

Newsletter Linky Party

Newsletter Linky Party

The Brand New Pencil is hosting a linky party to see what other teachers are using for newletters. I don’t use a newsletter, per se. My grade level does homework packets instead of nightly...

Finding Books for Your Classroom Library

Finding Books for Your Classroom Library

Classroom libraries are so important! They show your students that you value reading and they provide opportunities for students to find books on their reading level regardless of if the have time to go...

Techno Time: Library Social Catalouging

Techno Time: Library Social Catalouging

I know that most people have heard of shelfari, a website where you can catalog the books you’ve read and plan to read and share with others, but I prefer gurulib. Since I am...