Tomorrow is the first day of August my friends, and that is my signal for BACK-TO-SCHOOL thoughts to start! As much as I would like the good times and road trips of Summer 2018 to continue, reality is setting in. I am so happy to have traveled in an RV to Canada to see old college friends, enjoyed a Cubs game at Wrigley Field, and spent a long weekend at a lake cottage with my family.  But it is time to get back to the business of being a teacher! ...

Roses are red. Violets are blue. I am having a sale to honor YOU, YOU, YOU!  Well, I am also honoring my favorite celebrity couple as well.  Because This Is Us is not on for the next two weeks due to the Winter Olympics, and I MISS THEM.  Their sweetness, honesty, humor, and shared sorrow just makes them my favorite and the perfect Valentines!  To quote some silly lyrics from the musical GREASE.... They go together like ram-a-lam-a-ding-dong! Shooby-do-wop-do-wop! Some other things that go together like peanutbutter and jelly, salt and pepper, cream cheese and bagels, and macaroni and cheese are my thematic resources!  Check out these activity pack trios and duos that will make classroom learning fun and literacy-based! They are all on sale at a 25% discount through today and tomorrow! Be sure to scoop up the savings! Jennifer Reynolds-Stories and Songs in Second Before you hop over to my......