As a teacher, I SO looked forward to Halloween. I'm convinced my brain would erase the exhaustion from the previous year leaving only giddy, naive, anticipation... There's something magical about Halloween in an elementary school. From the parade, to the party, some of my favorite childhood memories revolve around them. Halloween as a teacher is SO MUCH FUN and SO EXHAUSTING. How a day ... Read the Post
Fun Fall & Halloween Ideas for Middle School, Upper Elementary, & High School Classrooms
Back-to-School Activities that are a MUST
๐ฃPSA: THIS BLOG POST IS HUGE AND FULL OF FUN IDEAS, ACTIVITIES, AND FREEBIES FOR THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL. LET'S DIVE IN!??? Ask any experienced teacher and you will quickly realize how pivotal those first few days of school are. During those crucial first days back, you will set the tone and build the foundation for the rest of the year. As with anything you hope to build upon, the ... Read the Post
New Year’s One Word Resolution Classroom Activity and Bulletin Board
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Iโm beyond excited to finally be able to share this idea with you! The best part is that EVERYONE can download the 1 Word Resolution Word Search for FREE! This activity is JAM packed and so much fun. Itโs the perfect way to ring in the year with focus and excitement. ???? ? HOW IT WORKS: Students begin with the word search. There are over 150 hidden 1-Word Resolutions in that ... Read the Post
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๐จONLY 2$ ๐จLooking for a fun and easy Motherโs Day gift for your Upper-Grade students to make? This project not only makes a great gift but it also is a GREAT review for poetry and figurative language ๐
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April Foolsโ Day is TOMORROW
I know many of you are coming off Spring Break, to lighten the load and add a little laughter to the classroom I quickly put together a fun and FREE activity/ joke to play on your class ๐ This impossible word search is in disguise as a #nationalpoetrymonth activity. Students will try and find words like stanza, verse, and rhyme... but wonโt come up with a dime! ๐ They may however come up with words like tomfoolery, bogus, shenanigan, joke, buffoonery...etc ๐๐๐ Hope you and your class enjoy it, and this brightens your day! Tag me if you decide to use it, tags completely make my day! Comment below and Iโll DM you the link๐
Are you using my FREE Pi Day Activity likeโข @sunnyinclass
This fun FREEBIE works with ANY circular treat and is such a fun activity for students to explore and calculate Pi on Pi Day!
Comment below if you want me to DM you the opt in link ๐
Thank so much for the tag @sunnyinclass ๐ I canโt wait to hear what your 5th graders think! #l
#piday #pidayactivities #pidayatschool #pidayintheclassroom #mathteacher #math #mathactivities #mathactivity #mathactivitiesforkids #5thgrademath #5thgrade #5thgradecollaborate #ediblemath #edibleactivities #foodintheclassroom #havefunteaching #havefunlearning
Guys.... Iโm not usually one to toot my own horn.... but ๐บ ๐บ. You HAVE to try this in your classroom. I racked my brain to come up with a pie recipe that didnโt require melting butter, a hand mixer, oven, or mess, that still incorporated math and fun. When plastic bags came to mind I couldnโt find anything that supported the idea of whipped cream in a bag but, in theory it should work.... IT. DOES. Every โpieceโ of that pie #punintended is made in a ziplock bag with ingredients that simply require measuring. Best part, itโs delicious. This is SURE to be a favorite and memorable activity with your class! ๐ be sure to tag me, I canโt wait to hear all about it!.
Link can be found in my story, or comment below for the link! Link includes the email opt-in for my March Freebie Bundle, that includes TWO no-prep Pi Day activities.
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Comment below if you plan to try this activity with your class tomorrow or comment if youโd like me to DM you the link to the Pi Day FREEBIE opt in ๐
When an idea for an activity turns out EVEN better than you imagined?!
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Add a little spice to your Stuck in a Snow Glove activity! Your Upper-Grade students will LOVE this activity!
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If you already own this product head to your TPT account and re-download to access ALL the updates I made to this pretty little thing. Just when I thought I couldnโt love this one any moreโฆ
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โ๏ธIn short itโs MAGICALโ๏ธ
Head to my story or link in bio for more infoโฆ
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How many days do you have left until winter break? Comment โฌ๏ธ
This is my favorite PBL activity. It all started when I was planning my own Thanksgiving Dinner. I could not believe the amount of math, problem solving, critical thinking, and creativity that was involved!
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Did you know this Best-Seller was updated to include a NEW and IMPROVED digital counterpart! If you already own this resource simply redownload to access ALL the updates and digital version ๐
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If you tried this in your class I would LOVE to hear your thoughts!
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If you want more info comment below and Iโll DM you๐
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THANK YOU @ketohippiechick for the pictures, you are the BEST!
EEK. Letโs see those Turkeys! This is your friendly reminder to take pictures of your Turkeys in Disguise and share your favorites!!! This is one of my favorite projects to see what your students come up with! Their creativity BLOWS me away!
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Comment below if you tried my digital disguise a Turkey in your classroom, I would LOVE to hear your thoughts!
Comment below if you snagged Novemberโs FREEBIES! I would love to know how they went and which was a favorite ๐
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If you havenโt already, make sure to sign up for @teachingonlemonlane emails! Sending FREE, seasonal emails is one of my favorite ways to try and make things easy-peasy, lemon-squeezy for you! Link is in bio or comment below and Iโll DM you a direct link๐
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To those of you that did my Disguise a Turkey projectโฆ PLEASE send me pictures, I canโt wait to see what your students came up with! ๐ฆ๐
I love the idea that the best way we can remember September 11 and #neverforget is to remember the love, and unity that was felt September 12th, and to strive to live that way each day.
On September 12th we were one nation under God.
Indivisible.
Seeking justice for all.
Love this beautiful depiction by @paigepayne_creations see her thoughts on September 12th below.
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โ And on September 12th, we all came together. We were one. My family was living in Scotland when 9/11 happened. It was everywhere, all over the news. In school the day after, we had a long moment of silence in remembrance of those who were lost. We continued to have an annual moment of silence every year after that. It was incredible that even thousands and thousands of miles apart, we were mourning with those that mourned. We were one. At that time, we all displayed what we are capable of. Even in the face of incomprehensible tragedy, humans are capable of immense love. Capable of setting aside differences and coming together as one. As we remember and pay tribute to the thousands of lives the were lost that day, let us also strive to be more like how we were on September 12, 2001. Full of love, understanding, and compassion for each other. โ
This painting is inspired by a beautiful photo taken by @masseya โค๏ธ
#911 #911memorial #9eleven #911remembrance #thetwintowers #neverforget #neverforgotten #unity #love
Swipe to read segments of the 9-1-1 call placed by Todd Morgan Beamer while aboard the hijacked United Airlines Flight 93 on September 11th.
when it was hijacked and crashed as part of the September 11 attacks in 2001.
#letsroll
#neverforget
#forgetmenot
I loved this artwork by @brooklynswenson and her choice to depict forget me nots as the towers.
โThere have been so many times Iโve wanted to quit the last 2 years and throughout my entire gymnastics career.โ @mykaylaskinner2016
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Struggling to put into words how inspiring Mykaylaโs journey has been to witness.
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2012 didnโt make it to trials. 2016 alternate. 2021 in the process of packing to head back home, only to have an 11th hour chance to compete againโฆ. then, OLYMPIAN.
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Itโs not over till itโs over.
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Keep going.
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Thatโs GRIT
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Thatโs having a Growth Mindset
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Iโm reminded of a favorite quote:
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โDon't you quit. You keep walking. You keep trying. There is help and happiness ahead. Some blessings come soon, some come late, and some donโt come until heavenโฆ It will be all right in the end. Trust God and believe in good things to come.โ
-Jeffrey R. Holland
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Also @simonebiles reaction in the end picture ๐ญ #GOAT
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Surround yourself with people who lift you up and you canโt lose.
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ATTENTION ALL TEACHER FRIENDS
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Tag your #teachertribe and every #firstyearteacher below for this important reminder:
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As you set up your classroom for the new school year, and start divvying out materialsโฆ Do no forget to set aside 2-4 new student kits.
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Just like @adifferentiatedclass (shown in picture) I made sets using Gallon ziplocks.
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If you are in a developing community with new housing I recommend a minimum of 4 bags ๐
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What to include:
๐Name-tag/Desk-plate
๐If you adhere the plates to the desk, have a segment of what you use in the pack.
๐Welcome Treat (same one youโve given to each student at the open house/back to school...etc.
๐Whatever else youโve set aside for students that begin on the first day of school.
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๐ฃ๐ฃ๐ฃThere will likely come a day when without warning you will be notified you have a new student, and the student will start THAT DAY. Save yourself and your poor new student the stress of frantically trying to get everything set up, by preparing NOW.
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Veteran teachers what else do you include in your new student kits?? Share in the comments belowโฌ๏ธโฌ๏ธโฌ๏ธ
๐ธ: @adifferentiatedclass
How satisfying/ beautiful ๐ป is this #classroomorganization tip by @the_organized_classroom
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Use paint swatches as a visual to help students sort supplies! Keep this is mind as you set up your classroom for the school year!
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HELP ME BRAINSTORM:
Whatโs a brilliant #teacherhack youโve tried or seen done with paint swatches??? Comment below ๐
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Iโll leave mine in the comments!
Guysโฆ I had a baby ๐ฅฐ Almost 10 months ago ๐ณ I STRUGGLE to consistently show up on this platform, but know how happy I am that you are here!
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There are a lot of new faces around here so I thought we should take the time to get to know each other!
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PLEASE comment below with what we have in common, or something we will never see eye to eye with ๐
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A few things to know about me๐ฌ
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๐ My name is Tara, Iโm the creator behind @teachingonlemonlane
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๐ Lemon was my maiden name and my love for all things lemon runs deep.
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๐ Iโm a fresh lemonade connoisseur, and will not touch store bought/ from the tap.
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๐ My patronus is a wolf ๐บ #potterhead
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๐ A piece of my heart will always be in #5thgrade and New Orleans
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๐ Iโm a novice flower gardener and LOVE to experiment with different blooms.
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๐ Ben and I will celebrate our 10 year this year and have 3 kiddos under 5 ๐
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๐ Go Red Sox โพ๏ธ
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๐#bucketlist item: New Zealand, Hobbiton, ride the #nevisswing ๐ณ
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๐ Teaching item(s) I canโt live withoutโฆBinder clips๐ You should see what I can #macgyver with a couple clipsโฆ also, flair pens. #clichรฉ ๐ค
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YOUR TURN: Tell me something about you in the comments!
To my dear teacher friends still in school, I've got a FREE Fatherโs Day project I think you will love! Those of you are home with kiddos of your own, consider this fun activity for your Fatherโs Day Celebration! This is a great #endofyearproject that doubles as a #fathersdaygift ๐๐๐
This product is available in both a printable and digital version thatโs completely editable through Google. If you have a student or child interested in Digital Design, this is a fun way to introduce and experiment with different design tools. Because there are so many different types of situations and circumstances when it comes to a father the words father or dad are never actually used. Which makes this the perfect card to give to any figure that has taken on that important role. Whomever that is, they should be celebrated!
Need #bulletinboardideas for March.... Iโve got you๐ like almost all of my Bulletin Board Kits, they center around student work and are made up of EASY TO CUT, Editable ๐, ready to print and assemble slides!
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Make sure to check out the Lucky Because Bulletin Board BUNDLE get ALL this for only $3.99โ๏ธโ๏ธโ๏ธโ๏ธ The Clover craft is the PERFECT craft for tomorrow!
Check out the DIGITAL Iโm Lucky Because ๐ then swipe to see it action... swipe again to see a full preview of this project! This printable and digital craft is perfect for your kiddos!
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Why are YOU lucky??๐๐๐ Comment Below ๐
If youโve followed me for long you know I love all things March and Irish โ๏ธ itโs in my blood ๐
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My love of March shows in my resources, of all the months to have the most projects... March (of all the months???) is at the top of the list!
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I just added this CELTIC KNOT inspired Lucky Clover Craft and it turned out so fun! Use either the DIGITAL version and insert pictures into the leaves that represent why youโre lucky, or pick from one of the 18 different top layer options to create a beautiful clover like the one shown above! If you do go this route make sure to check out the EDITABLE bulletin board kit to really put these beauties on display!
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Do you love March? Why or why not? Drop a comment below ๐๐
Selection Sunday and PI Day falling on the same day... Somebody pinch me. Two of my very favorites because of the projects you can start in your classroom ๐ Take for instance my March Math Madness PBL
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Think March Madness + Fantasy Basketball + Lots of Math + A sprinkle of ELA = Engagement & Excitement & Learning ๐๐๐
Students are separated into the 4 divisions then work together to put together a new starting 5 from players in their division. #dreamteam Each round their individual players are awards point values for how they played. At the end of each round students will calculate their teamโs total points and decide which dream team comes out victorious! There are some really great opportunities to see Math in action. Thereโs opportunity for measurement conversion, converting fractions to decimals, ordering decimals, ratios, mean-median-mode, adding and subtracting decimals, multiplying decimals...etc. This is quickly becoming another tried and true favorite in the classroom!
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Also if you think your too late to the table, the only thing you are late for is brackets! The dream team activity can be started before any round! Second round would actually be ideal ๐๐ป๐๐ป LOTS of FREEBIE extensions for this product that can stand on their own! Head to the website for more details!
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMENโS DAY! While creating this new project for #womenshistorymonth I came across this quote and had to share!
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โWe need women who are so strong they can be gentle, so educated they can be humble, so fierce they can be compassionate, so passionate they can be rational, and so disciplined they can be free.โ
โKavita Ramdas, advocate
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Make sure to check out this new project I just uploaded to TPT!
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Bulletin Board + Art Project + Biography = Meaningful Research
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Pick from over 45 different History Makers! Check out the preview above, how many women do you see that you recognize?
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Comment your favorite leading lady below!