It was so neat to see what my top 9 Instagram posts of 2015 were!   1.  For the love of Pete (whoever Pete is) if this isn’t the gospel and talking straight to me!  2.  My new collaborating STEM partner, Teaching Tidbits and More with Jamie!  (Coming Soon…Simply Southern Science STEM Units!)  3.  Oh…just my January Writing and Word… Read More

Often times, educational blogs are intended to connect teachers across the Internet to share great teaching resources, tips, and other techniques to enhance the lives we impact daily; however, my post today is going to give you a little glimpse into my personal life by sharing a sweet story! For most teenage girls, making a Christmas list and checking it… Read More

Hello, Friends!  I hope you are all surviving the Christmas hype in your classrooms….  You would know that Mother Nature has now decided to visit the south, and it appears that we will have indoor recess this week due to rain…..  #prayersappreciatedinadvance I wanted to share with you a little of what has been going on in Mrs. Avery’s Island!  My… Read More

With all of these turkeys in *DISGUISE*, it’s time for another “Follower Freebie” *SURPRISE*!! Here’s how to trot on over to my turkey trail, so that you can get your amazing November surprise: 1.  If you are not already a TPT follower of mine, just click the picture below!  (Once you are directed to my shop, simply click my little… Read More

I am so thrilled…. Y’all won’t believe this, but as of tonight… I am no longer a Blog Hop Virgin!!!  Tonight I am participating in my FIRST BLOG HOP EVER, so thanks goes to The Elementary Entourage for hosting this Blog Hop and allowing me to participate!  I am so excited to have this opportunity to meet new friends, but when I… Read More

Please go check out my Facebook page so that you can participate in my giveaway!  Your students are guaranteed to “FALL” in love with writing this autumn!  3 months of writing activities in one download!  Perfect for your Daily 5 Work on Writing Station, whole group writing, or any literacy center!  To take a closer look at this product, Click… Read More

Have you ever heard of Kahoot?  For the love of Pete (whoever Pete happens to be), I have never seen as much excitement and student engagement in all of my life!  If you are searching for ways to conduct an engaging, informal assessment at the conclusion of a lesson or a particular skill, LOOK NO MORE!  Just take a peek… Read More