Classroom Recap (Freebie)

So, I haven’t blogged in a few weeks because I really didn’t have anything to blog about… I have a serious case of writer’s blogger’s block. Does anyone else ever feel that way? I haven’t felt inspired to create any new products or to write a post that other people will read. I’ve just been truckin along in my room, staying busy with my class. (Have I mentioned how much I love my class this year? Because I do.)
Basically this post is a photo dump of some things we’ve been learning about the past 2 weeks. Enjoy!

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First Grade Morning Routines (Freebie)

First off, I have had one crazy weekend! I went to the ER on Saturday morning because of some severe abdominal pain and then I ended up having my gall bladder removed on Sunday afternoon! I’ve never had surgery before so I was a little nervous, but everything ended up going well and I am now back at home recovering. Unfortunately, I am out the whole week! So, what else is there to do besides catch up on my blogging? Here is a post I’ve had planned for a while and finally had time to type. Enjoy!

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Photo Writing Prompt Cards

These are real photo writing prompt cards to help your students get their thinking started during independent writing stations or centers. Each photo is clearly labeled. These photo writing prompt cards can also be sorted by category.
Here is how I have my cards set up in my room. I laminated and hole punched the photo writing prompt cards. Then I put them on a ring and divided the pictures by the header cards.

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