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I'm Kara! I teach 7th grade in Central Texas after 4 years of teaching 3rd grade just outside Austin. I am passionate about building relationships, fostering problem solving skills, and giving students freedom to make choices every day! Thanks for visiting!

 

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How to Organize Assignments with Digital Schedules

Organizing assignments for students can be a challenge when we’re in the physical classroom. Now, it's even harder during distance learning. Let’s … Read More...

Oh Yeah, That Back to School Flipbook Can Be Digital!

As the summer moves along and some of us get closer and closer to the start of school, I always start thinking about “Back to School Night”, “Meet the … Read More...

...but who’s counting? (Days of school!) On a s ...but who’s counting? (Days of school!)

On a serious note, we have worked out butts off all year. I am tired. Behavior is really getting to me, effort is getting to me, and if there’s ever a year we deserve some time off.. it’s this one! How many days do you have left? 

(We start in August here in Texas, so obviously we end early as well) #teachersofinstagram #middleschoolteacher #iteachmiddleschool #iteachmath #7thgradeteacher #7thgrademath #teacherlife #loftstyle
It’s that time of year! Third graders are learni It’s that time of year! Third graders are learning fractions and I’m selling tons of these fraction games which means those kiddos are having fun!

It’s hard to be creative, exciting, and meaningful right now and I totally get that. I’m struggling with it as well. Summer is just around the corner, I can feel it! 

🙌🏻☀️🌼#thirdgrademath #elementaryteacher #elementarymath #3rdgrademath #3rdgrade #iteachtoo #classroomgames
My FAVORITE teacher supplies are definitely @posti My FAVORITE teacher supplies are definitely @postit and @mrsketchscented 🙃

I forgot I placed this order so I was super excited when they came after this long day!

What’s your must have teacher supply?! ✏️🖍📖
this year 😖 with spring break and the 4th quart this year 😖 with spring break and the 4th quarter just around the corner, I’ve been thinking about the rollercoaster this year has been. We’re coming up on a year on when life as we knew it was turned upside down, and I can’t believe I’ve made it this far!

remote teaching, hybrid teaching, Texas winter storm, and I took on an extra (yearbook) class this year, among the normal everyday life stress, this year has been hard!

I hope you take some time this weekend to rest, recharge, and focus on the positive interactions and experiences you have with your kids, parents, and coworkers ❤️ I know I am!
My WCT (study hall) kids don’t know this yet, bu My WCT (study hall) kids don’t know this yet, but I wore sneakers and sweatpants today for a very particular reason...

K I C K B A L L ! 🙌🏻 normally, we get 21 minutes together a day. But, with today’s schedule, we have 61 minutes! 

And...
👉🏼 they have raised $1,790 for our Leukemia & Lymphoma Society fundraiser 
👉🏼 they always want to go outside 
👉🏼 last year, on March 13th, I took all 3 of my afternoon classes outside to PLAY! They played volleyball, football, and got to be kids. It was the last day we would be together for the year and I thought “well, heck, we might be remote for a few weeks” sigh... Best. Decision. Ever.
👉🏼 I AM STRESSED. I think I need this fresh air fun more than my kids. 

Let’s hope my next post isn’t in an ankle brace 🙈 #iteachmiddleschool #middleschoolteacher #7thgrademath
It’s DONE 🙌🏻🙌🏻 Texas 3rd Grade ROCK It’s DONE 🙌🏻🙌🏻

Texas 3rd Grade ROCKSTAR teachers! I’ve been working on this addition to my skill sheets product line for MONTHS, and it’s here!

👉🏼26 half sheet skills practice covering multiplication and division TEKS
👉🏼 26 individual Google Forms with the same problems for your remote students 
👉🏼 rigorous word problem practice by TEK! 

50% off through tomorrow! 😍

I think this checks all the boxes ☑️ Tag a friend who deserves to save some MAJOR time this month! #texasteachers #3rdgradeteachers #thirdgrademath #3rdgradetexasteacher #elementarymath #iteach3rd
Finally making it on the gram! 2 weeks ago my cla Finally making it on the gram!

2 weeks ago my class did this idea from @headoverheelsforteaching for the New Year! We talked about things we want to see or do more of in 2021, and more things to see or do less of. It was amazing to see these middle schoolers get thinking about their lives and what brings them joy! 

One of my 8th grade girls made one that totally reminds me of ME when I was her age (and still now!) swipe to see 👉🏼#middleschoolteacher #teachersfollowteachers #iteachtoo #texasteachers
I work with the greatest team ever. And @krausma I work with the greatest team ever. 

And @krausmath makes the bestest most prettiest things. That is all. #middleschoolteacher #middleschoolmath #iteachtoo #mathdeptisthebest
Treated myself to a smoothie and a target run befo Treated myself to a smoothie and a target run before back to school tomorrow!

This adorable Opalhouse zip pouch was 50% off and the pens/ pencils are buy one get one 25% off, so why not?!

#teacherslovetarget #selfcaresunday #teachersofinstagram

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