by Shanon | Aug 21, 2026 | Back to School
Crack the Code Phonics Task Cards K-2 Crack the Code phonics task cards K-2 are a growing bundle of games from We Are Better Together. Kids use picture clues to spell out a hidden target word. The bundle currently includes nine skill sets covering short vowels,...
by Shanon | Jan 15, 2026 | Back to School, Classroom Decor, Staying Organized
Fun Ideas for Google Slides Templates for Teachers If you are looking for Google Slides templates for teachers, look no further! I have a ton of cute backgrounds that will make your life so much easier when you are creating slideshows to present to your students. ...
by Shanon | Apr 24, 2025 | Back to School, Math
Early Finishers White Board Videos 🎉 This is why Early Finishers White Board Videos are a must: Picture this: you’re teaching a math lesson, and little Johnny finishes his work before you’ve even handed out the last worksheet. Instead of letting him...
by Shanon | Jul 6, 2023 | Back to School
What to put in your emergency sub tub What to Put in Your Emergency Sub Tub is such a great topic, but it’s almost ironic that I’m writing about this because I did NOT have a healthy relationship with teaching. I rarely took a day off, so much so that I...
by Shanon | Oct 15, 2022 | Back to School, Center Activities, English/Language Arts, Worksheets
Short Vowel CVC Words activities After many years of teaching first grade, I think one of my favorite things is short vowel CVC words activities! WHY? Because most students either come with letter/sound knowledge, or quickly grasp the concept within the first few...
by Shanon | Jul 25, 2022 | Back to School, Center Activities
CVC Short Vowel Games Oh… I’m a sucker for games, and these CVC Short Vowel Games are no different! Today I’m going to share 9 different games that your students can play to build fluency with short vowel words. From independent activities, to...
