Welcome! I’m Teach-A-Roo! 

I help primary teachers like you marry standards with engaging, rigorous, and fun learning experiences for all learners. I have been teaching and mentoring in a Title I, K-8 setting for almost 30 years. I am a literacy and STEAM enthusiast and try to bring art, music, storytelling, and science together in meaningful, standards-based lessons in my real-life first grade classroom.  

 

Incentive Charts: More than a Marble Jar!

Incentive Charts: More than a Marble Jar!

It is time for another Bright Idea Linky Party and I am EXCITED! This is going to be another great month of awesome teacher tips and ideas! It is no secret that I am a bit of a hoarder and like to pull out ideas that I have used in my  classroom for years. I can tell...

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Tooth Fairy Ideas for Teachers

Tooth Fairy Ideas for Teachers

Let's just face it... even though they are gross to most grown-ups, lost teeth are milestones to our little friends. I wanted to find a way to make a lost tooth an exciting event in my class without losing precious instructional time. I was also on the hunt through...

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Holiday Class Writing Journals

Holiday Class Writing Journals

If you are familiar with my Class Writing Journals, I have some exciting news!  I finally finished a holiday expansion pack.  I am so excited about these! This pack includes 6 holiday themed writing journals to use throughout the year.  They match my other Class...

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SEND HOME SCIENCE KITS

We have Send Home Science Kits for holidays and every day! Check them out here!

Science activities for Earth day

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