Week 2 of the TPT Seller’s Challenge (#tptsellerschallenge) was to write down some of our dreams we have for our Teachers Pay Teachers Shops. For my Learn and Grow Designs TPT Shop, I wrote down the following goals/dreams: the opportunity to be able to draw and create (I hope that I am able to spend…
I have so many exciting things happening in my life and my families life right now and I can’t wait to start sharing them with you. The excitement has to do with a recent big move, another rescue dog added to our family, a new 3rd grade teaching position for next year, and more.…
Happy Birthday to Dr. Seuss Dr. Seuss was born Theodor Seuss Geisel, on March 2, 1904, in Springfield, Massachusetts. Dr. Seuss was an amazing man who changed the world of children’s literature forever. Can you tell from this picture of our home library how much we love Dr. Seuss books in our family?!? My…
The Legend of the Candy Cane, written by Lori Walburg, and illustrated by Richard Cowdrey, is a book that will quickly become a family favorite with its inspirational story and its beautifully illustrated pictures. I was so excited when The Legend of the Candy Cane arrived in the mail. I couldn’t wait to open the…
I have another exciting sale for you that goes from Mon., Dec. 1st – Tues., Dec. 2nd. All of my items in my Learn and Grow Designs Teachers Pay Teachers Shop are on sale for 20% OFF plus an additional 10% OFF site wide sale for a total savings of 30% OFF EVERYTTHING. Head…
Just when I was excited to see that some of my flowers were still in bloom in my flower pots and garden boxes, it began to snow today. No…I am not ready for the snow yet! I have to say though, I am still loving our pumpkins from our garden this year, even if some…
Conrad and the Cowgirl Next Door Book Review: “If you ain’t makin’ dust you’re eatin’ it!” Imogene yells. With lines like this, your children will want to have Conrad and the Cowgirl Next Door read out loud to them over and over again. Conrad and the Cowgirl Next Door, written by Denette Fretz, and illustrated…
Book Genre: Mystery Definition: The characters are trying to solve a puzzle that often involves a crime. The writer gives clues to the reader. The author may also give false clues.(I found this great kid friendly definition HERE. You can also print out flashcards that contain 24 different genres along with their definitions. Such…
UPDATE: I no longer live in Utah and currently do not have my art studio open for students at this time. I am a full time Mom and Elementary School Teacher and I haven’t figured out how to squeeze in my love for teacher art quite yet. If things change, I will update this post…
I was so excited to display my daughter’s “Easter Egg Garland” they made on our mantle this year. Isn’t it darling and doesn’t it just put a big smile on your face? “Little Blonde” and “Little Red” actually made this garland 2 years ago when they were only 5 and 7 years old. When we…