06/19/2026
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Thanks for visiting my page! Music and books make a magical combination! I am now retired, but taught elementary grades K-5 for 33 years!
I aspired to be a writer before I became a teacher, and enjoy sharing ideas, resources, triumphs, and trials on my blog with friends, family, and fellow educators.
06/19/2026
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06/18/2026
Happy THEMATIC THURSDAY!
From today, June 18th, through Sunday, June 21st, ALL of my OCEAN DECOR sets (including the bundle) are 20% off!
Enjoy this splash of savings! You can find them HERE:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/stories-and-songs-in-second/category-classroom-decor-157653?search=Ocean%20Decor
06/16/2026
My favorite ocean creature….💕
06/14/2026
Sadie Mae is supervising some slow Sunday stitching this morning as we await some rain showers!
May your day be restful as well!
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06/11/2026
Today marks the beginning of my weekly SUMMER FUN SALES! My plan is to discount one category in my shop each week for four days! Be sure you are following me here, on TpT, and on Instagram to get updates!
From today, Thursday, June 11th, through Sunday, June 14th, all of my SUPERHERO resources are 20% off!
Of all the classroom themes and learning activities I used during my teaching career, these were some of my own--and my students favorites!
Check them all out HERE:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/stories-and-songs-in-second/category-superhero-resources-381216
06/04/2026
I know that I am a day early for FUN FRIDAY FREEBIES, but I will be traveling up to see my grandchildren tomorrow!
You'll find these three goodies in my featured resource section HERE:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/stories-and-songs-in-second
06/02/2026
This morning’s easy decisions:
-What flavor coffee to enjoy?
-Which buttons will look best on my new tote stitched from Mary Engelbreit fabric? Thank you Tami Jones • Hometown Quilt Company, LLC for the reel tutorial!
-What will I make next?
05/31/2026
It’s a supervising kind of Sunday for Sadie Mae as she monitors my sewing project, watches for sidewalk pedestrians, and snoozes under her favorite blanket! 💕🐶🐾
Have a restful and relaxing last day of May, my friends!
05/31/2026
Let these FREE end-of-year gift tags and editable awards save you time and energy in the last weeks of school!
You can find the gift tag sets HERE:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/stories-and-songs-in-second/category-end-of-the-year-resources-247202
You can find the editable award file HERE:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/stories-and-songs-in-second/category-superhero-resources-381216
05/30/2026
One of my favorite end-of-year activities with both my small reading groups and my elementary classroom groups was to host a themed SUMMER READING PARTY!
This ROCK, ROLL, AND READ themed set of materials is discounted to $1.00 through this week, and will help encourage your students to read over the summer. It includes a packet of tips for parents. student award certificates, bookmarks, and coloring pages.
Just add tie-dye or neon clothing, some groovy sunglasses or headbands, some favorite music, and a favorite read-aloud!
End of Year Reading Activities and Party Pack -Rockstar Theme Enjoy this May 2026 DOLLAR DEAL!Turn up the volume on the importance of summer reading! Your students will love rocking and rolling into enjoying books over the summer with this fun end-of-the-year resource. It has everything you need to get them excited about enjoying books throughout the months .....