Showers are turning to flowers my friends, and gardens are once again my topic here.  I hope that my metaphorical "pep talk" helps you today as April turns to May..... As Rosie and I settle in for the night, I can't help but reflect on the sights and sounds of our late afternoon walk.  We meandered past our small condo garden plots, checking on the progress of hardy rose bushes and potted perennials as the sunny day turned chilly and rain drizzled lazily.  As I snapped these pictures, I was struck by this thought.  My plants have weathered yet another winter and are grateful for the warmth and sunshine that spring and summer will bring.  I too have weathered yet another school year, and am counting down the days until well-earned and much-needed rest and relaxation can commence. Water, sunlight, and rich soil have made the roots of my flowers strong and forced open their beautiful blossoms.  Patience, kindness, engaging les......

Load up your cart my friends! It is time for another Teachers Pay Teachers sale and it is in your honor!   Check out Miss DeCarbo's  linky party to shop for great 20% off deals from some fabulous sellers, and then use the THANK YOU promo code for an additional savings!  The discounts are good from Tuesday, May 5th through Wednesday, May 6th! My entire store is on sale over the next two days, and here are some of the favorite resources I use at this time of year when thematic studies keep my students interested and engaged! You'll be sure to round up some great learning and eye-catching displays  with these products! WILD WEST PEEK-OVER POSTERS WILD WEST RHYME SCOOT I hope you'll mosey on over to my store and find something that suits your fancy! I myself am going to hit the trail and leave feedback on my prior purchases so that I earn credits toward my new ones!  May you too rustle up some good deals ......

Hello Friends! Welcome to the Teacher Appreciation Week party that is all about YOU! I'm so excited to be teaming up with my fellow "crayon girls" from The Primary Pack to brighten up your life! We really want you to know how much we appreciate you and how amazing we think you are. Teachers are the most dedicated, hard-working people around, and we want to celebrate you! So we are each giving away a gift card to one of our favorite places to shop. But we didn't stop there! We are also giving away one big GRAND PRIZE on The Primary Pack blog! Here on my blog, I am giving away one $25.00 gift card to Amazon!  I am a Prime member and it is my go-to website for books, books, and more books!   Enter below in the Rafflecopter to win! The giveaway will run through Sunday, May 10th. a Rafflecopter giveaway And now, for the GRAND PRIZE! Over at The Primary Pack, we are giving way a $250.00 gift card to Tieks! That's right, Tieks! The most C......