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What are the 6 Syllable Types?

If you’ve received any formal training in phonics, you may have encountered the 6 syllable types. I first learned about…
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Teaching Open and Closed Syllables with Confidence

Open and closed syllables are the first two types of syllables that students should learn. Learning about syllable types helps…
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3 Science of Reading Terms: Phonemes, Graphemes, and Morphemes

When you first dive into the Science of Reading, there are a lot of terms to know. As you dive…
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The Sounds of -ED: Why it’s important to teach this skill

After students have learned about the inflectional -ed ending, now it’s time to ask, ‘how can students know what sound…
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Levels of Understanding Simplified for Your Classroom

The Levels of Understanding system has worked so well in my classroom and it reminds students to put their name…
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Teaching Final Stable Syllables

A final stable syllable (also known as a consonant + le syllable) is found at the end of a multisyllabic…
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11 Editable Word Work Activities for December

One of my favorite ways to keep students motivated and actively learning during the winter months is by using these…
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The Ultimate List of September Read Alouds

The month of September is filled with getting to know your students, celebrating the start of fall, and remembering 9/11…
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First Week Read Alouds to Teach Expectations & Build Community

The first week of school is the perfect time to use read alouds to teach rules and expectations and to…
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First Week of School Lesson Plan Ideas

It can feel overwhelming thinking of all the things you need to fit into the first week of school. You…
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Using Competition in Classroom Management

Incorporating competition in your classroom management can be a fantastic motivator if used correctly! I’ve used competition in first grade…
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5 Easy Classroom Management Strategies

Whether you’re in the throes of back to school season, or you’re struggling mid-year these classroom management strategies are so…
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First Week of School Activities to Make Students Feel Welcome

Setting the tone for the year is important and the first week of school is the perfect time to do…
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The 3 Sounds of the Letter O

The letter O is the least reliable vowel in English. Students are often first taught the short o sound, as…
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Fun and Effective Subject-Verb Agreement Activities for First Graders

In the early elementary grades, teaching subject-verb agreement can seem like a tricky task.  I am here to talk about…
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Games and Activities for Teaching Consonant Digraphs

One of the trickiest concepts every reading teacher has to teach is the concept of consonant digraphs.  Two letters, but…
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4 Things I Always Do During My Classroom Prep

The back to school season can be so busy. Here are four things that either make my life easier or…
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End-of-Year Early Finisher Activities to Keep Students Engaged

As the end of the school year approaches, keeping early finishers engaged can sometimes be a challenge. We all know…
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Managing Student Supplies

Do you struggle to manage your students’ supplies? This causes me such a headache if my class has trouble keeping…
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3 Easy Classroom Library Organization Tips

Are you looking to reorganize your classroom library? I’m sharing my library organization from my first grade classroom! These students…
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The Ultimate List of End of Year Packing Tips to Simplify Your Life

The end of the year is such a busy time. Your to do list is long and it’s easy to…
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End of the Year Classroom Prep for the First Week of School

The first week of school is so busy! You have a long to do list while also trying to get…
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5 Simple Tips to Solve Spring Fever in your Classroom

Have the wiggles taken over your classroom? Spring fever is in full swing come April! Are you looking for ways…
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Teaching R-Controlled Vowels

Bossy R words can be so fun! Are you teaching r-controlled vowels in your classroom? Keep reading for some fun…
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Leap Day Activities for the Classroom

Celebrate Leap Day 2024 with your class! We only have a leap year every four years, so use this opportunity…
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The Ultimate List of February Books for Your Classroom

February is a short month, but we pack a lot in! There are so many holidays and events to cover…
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Simple Parent Holiday Gift from Students

Are you looking for a quick and easy parent holiday gift from your students? This adorable craft is low prep…
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3 Tips to Save Your Sanity Teaching in December

Teaching in December requires patience! It can feel overwhelming and crazy for teachers. There are so many interruptions, so much…
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Celebrating Veterans Day in the Classroom

Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11 every year. It’s so important to celebrate Veterans Day in the classroom. This…
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3 Must-Have Elements in Your Phonics Lessons

Teaching phonics can feel overwhelming. You have so much curriculum to cover. You’re expected to do both reading and writing…
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The Benefits of Coloring Pages in Your Classroom

It’s no secret that I am a big fan of using coloring pages in the classroom. This isn’t just ‘fun…
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First Weeks of School: 5 Tips to Remember

The first weeks of school are so important for setting the tone for the rest of the year. I don’t…
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Classroom Management: How to Set Up a Classroom Command Center

One thing that I implemented in my classroom a few years ago is something I call the command center. It…
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Teaching Growth Mindset

Growth mindset is such an important concept for little learners. This theory of mindset comes from Carol Dweck. You can…
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Father’s Day Activities in the Classroom

Some schools are no longer in session during Father’s Day weekend, but we can’t forget to celebrate the dads in…
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The Science of Reading Sight Words: What SoR Tells Us About Sight Words

Are your students struggling to learn sight words? The Science of Reading sight words may surprise you! Sight words are…
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Handling No Name Papers in the Classroom

One thing that drives me crazy in my classroom is no name papers. I tell my students constantly that they…
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End of the Year Activities

The end of the year can be such a hectic time! Sometimes it’s hard to remember that it’s also a…
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Mother’s Day Activities

Are you looking for fresh Mother’s Day activities for your classroom? There are so many fun ways to celebrate Mother’s…
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Early Finisher Ideas for the Classroom

Spring is when I find myself using early finishers the most in the classroom. My students have grown and are…
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First Grade Spring Activities

Spring is such a fun season to celebrate in first grade! Are you looking for some ways to incorporate spring…
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8 Tips for Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent teacher conferences can be very stressful, but they are a very important way  to communicate with parents about their…
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4 Ways to Use Task Cards in Your Classroom

First of all, you may not have used task cards in your classroom before, so you might be wondering, ‘what…
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3 March Madness Classroom Activities to Try this Month

March Madness is a fun basketball tournament that many students enjoy watching. Incorporating March Madness classroom activities is a great…
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Celebrating Valentine’s Day in the Classroom

Valentine’s Day is such a fun holiday. I love that Valentine’s Day isn’t just a romantic holiday – it’s all…
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5 New Classroom Management Ideas

I love trying out new classroom management ideas mid-year. Sometimes my students just need a change because they’re getting antsy…
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February Classroom Activities Round Up

The month of February can feel incredibly long, but it’s a busy one! We are all counting down until spring…
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Super Bowl Activities for the Classroom

The month of January can feel VERY long. You’ve returned from break. It’s cold outside. Your students are stir-crazy, especially…
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New Year’s Activities

Are you looking for low-prep New Year’s activities? The end of winter break means the holidays have come and gone…
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5 Ways to Keep Students Engaged in December

December may be a short month, but it is a hectic one. Keeping students engaged during the weeks leading up…
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Teaching Gratitude in 3 Easy Ways

One concept that I like to focus on during the month of November is gratitude. The month of December is…
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5 Simple Classroom Halloween Activities

Do you dread the craziness and hype of Halloween in your classroom every year?My students were always more difficult to…
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Low-Stress Parent-Teacher Conferences

As a teacher, parent-teacher conferences are one of the things that give me the most anxiety. Not only do they…
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Phonemic Awareness Activities in the Classroom: Phoneme Isolation

WHAT IS PHONEME ISOLATION? Phoneme isolation is the ability to identify specific sounds within a word. Isolation is the first…
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8 Ways to Build Strong Classroom Community

The first weeks of school are the best time to build the foundation for a strong classroom community. Try these…
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Celebrating Names in the Classroom

One fantastic way to kick off the school year is to do a unit about names! It helps students learn…
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5 Must-Do Read Aloud Activities for the First Week of School

The first week of school can be so hectic. Use these 5 read aloud activities to make your planning a…
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16 Classroom Books to Teach Social Emotional Learning

Social emotional learning is “the process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and…
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7 Back to School Organization Ideas

Are you wanting to get organized for the back to school season? For me, it is so hard to get…
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Important Literacy Centers for First Grade

Literacy centers are a necessary part of the K-2 classroom because they provide an opportunity for teachers to differentiate instruction…
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How to Make a Substitute Teacher Binder

HOW TO MAKE A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER BINDER First, find a cute cover! I like to make my sub binders eye-catching…
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Positive Classroom Culture with FREE Student Notes

State testing season is (unfortunately) upon us! During this time of year, I’m always looking for new ways to keep…
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Anxiety in the Classroom

Now more than ever we need to be able to recognize the signs of anxiety in our students. Their world…
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16 Classroom Management Read Alouds

Are you looking for some books to teach your students expected classroom behaviors? A great way to start the discuss…
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Why I’m not teaching this year

If you found me on social media, you most likely already know this story! If not, here’s why I’m not…
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What is Phonics? A Guide for Parents

What is phonics? Use this guide to help your child learn at to read at home! Understanding phonics instruction doesn’t…
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10 Easy Classroom Management Strategies

Looking to find some new classroom management ideas to encourage positive behavior in your classroom? Check out these tips that…
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Father’s Day Activities while in Quarantine

So you’re in quarantine and you feel like Father’s Day has snuck up on you? These free activities will make…
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8 ways to destress this summer break while in quarantine

8 WAYS TO DESTRESS ON YOUR SUMMER BREAK WHILE IN QUARANTINE So you’re beyond excited that this school year is…
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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🩷 Your studen Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🩷

Your students are lucky to have you and I’m so glad you’re here! To celebrate you, I’m giving away $10 gift cards to 3 teachers 🫶

Here’s the deal:
3 teachers will win a gift card of choice from TpT, Amazon, Target, Starbucks, or Dunkin! To enter, make sure you’re following my page @libbyklinnerteaching and comment with your last day of school!

For extra entries, tag a friend in the comments! I’ll randomly choose three winners from the comments on Friday night (5/9) at 9pm. Each winner can pick the gift card they want.

Thank you for all you do for your school & your students!! 💓
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The Teacher Appreciation Sale on @teacherspayteach The Teacher Appreciation Sale on @teacherspayteachers starts tomorrow! Here’s what teachers were buying in last year’s sale:

• Mother’s Day Coupon Book
• Mother’s Day Flower Pot Craft
• Father’s Day Toolbox Craft
• Stick & Stone Friendship Unit
• Editable B2S Organization Bundle
• AR Pirate Craft & Word Work

You can grab all these and more in my store for 25% off with the code THANKYOU25 🫶 link to my TpT shop is in my bio!
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Let’s make a first week box! The first week of s Let’s make a first week box! The first week of school is so busy 🤪 You have a long to do list while also trying to get to know your little learners. Make your August self happy and prep for the first week of school in May 🙌

Sometimes I think I know where I put something before I left for summer break and then spend half a day during set up trying to locate the things I need for the first week. Take the time now to gather all the things you’ll need and you will thank yourself later!

Want to see everything I put in my box and why? Comment blog and the blog post link will auto-send to you in a dm!

Do you pack a first week box?
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Mother’s Day FREEBIE 🌸 I love doing an interv Mother’s Day FREEBIE 🌸 I love doing an interview with my students about their mom, grandma, aunt, dad, or other special person 🩷

Do you celebrate Mother’s Day with your class? We also make a cute little flower pot and coupon book! 💜 I always love reading the responses to these interviews - they crack me up!

My email list is going to get these interview pages in an email on Sunday 5/4)! Want to join the list? Comment LIST and I’ll dm you the link to sign up! You can also find the sign up link in my bio 🫶
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Still the biggest surprise of our lives 😂 I’m Still the biggest surprise of our lives 😂 I’m loving this trend!

We always thought we’d want three kids and that we would space them out 2-3 years apart but then life threw us a fun curveball 🤪 I never imagined I’d be a twin mom, but here we are expecting boy/girl twins this summer!! I guess we’re getting those three kiddos a little faster than we planned!

What’s your plan a/plan b?
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Mother’s Day is coming! 🌸🌼🌷Looking for Mother’s Day is coming! 🌸🌼🌷Looking for activities to do with your class?

If you’re on my email list, you have access to a free activity to do with your students! 😉

Here’s what I’ve used with my students:
🌸 Mother’s Day Flower Pot 🌸
Celebrate Mother’s Day with this sweet craft! Students will make a flower pot for their mom, stepmom, grandma, aunt, or dad. They can write on each petal or they can write on the writing page that goes on the pot. 

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“This not only made a cute display for Open House, but the students were also able to take it home and give it to their moms that night. The moms were so appreciative of their gift.” -Jason
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“A really cute Mother’s Day Craft that was easy to print and model for the students. They loved creating it!” -Teaching with Miss McCauley
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“Super cute craft for Mother’s Day!  My kiddos enjoyed creating!  Thank you : )” -Amy P.

🩷 Mother’s Day Coupon Book 🩷
Students can make a coupon book for the special lady in their life! They can draw or write on each coupon slip. Staple the coupons together and you have a coupon book!

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“I loved the format of the coupons, and how there were different versions. I teach kindergarten. I loved how it provided my students an opportunity to write, and they loved how they were able to draw on it as well. They are looking forward to giving it to their mom/grandma/aunt on Sunday!” -Jenna N.
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“The cutest low prep Mother’s Day gift! I love how students can customize it by drawing a picture of themselves and their mom on the cover! Too cute and mamas will love the coupons! Thank you!” -xoMissO
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“Such a fun idea to celebrate Mother’s Day! This activity is easy for little learners and comes out super cute. Love all the different options too!” -The Bright Classroom

Want the link to these activities? Comment link and I’ll dm it to you! 🌷
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Is there anything better than your toddler reachin Is there anything better than your toddler reaching for your hand? 🫶 I can’t remember when he started wanting to hold my hand, but it melts my heart every time! Maybe it’s because I know one day he’ll be too cool for me 😭

What’s an unexpected milestone that you love?
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I share them so often because they were not only a I share them so often because they were not only a hit with my students, but other teachers are loving them too!

Here’s what other teachers are saying about the testing sticky notes:

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Love this resource so much! I have printed almost all of them on sticky notes and getting them ready to go on the desks of my students for state testing!
LOVE! -Amber L.

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Our students love walking into the building and seeing these on their lockers during state testing weeks. -Jennifer W.

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This is one of my favorite resources to use right before a test. I enjoy the smiles on my students faces when they receive these notes. -DeShandra M.

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I absolutely loved these little messages!
They were easy to print and tape on each desk the morning of tests! -Cassandra E.

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I know these are originally geared towards testing, but I use them on Fridays to leave at random student’s desk and they love them! These small reminders are so needed for our kids and it has really helped my kiddos. -Justin H.

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Great resource to create printed sticky notes!!! I didn’t even know this was a thing, but it worked perfectly. -Jessica T.

Want to use these in your classroom? Comment testing and I’ll dm you the link to the templates ✌️
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