by Dr. Tonja Irvine | Aug 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
I’m super excited to slide down to first grade this year! I’ve waited seven years to go back to my favorite grade level! Today I’m taking you on a tour of my first grade classroom and the different things I have going on in the room. My...
by Dr. Tonja Irvine | Aug 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
Let’s talk flexible seating! One of my favorite additions to my room this year are my tire seats. Tire seats are SUPER easy to make! Follow the simple steps below to make your own today!The steps are simple, but let’s start with what you...
by Dr. Tonja Irvine | Jun 23, 2016 | Uncategorized
Every teacher loves a good deal! I know I am constantly looking for great sales and prices on items for my classroom. Today I am going to tell you about my favorite places and ways that I have money on my classroom purchases.Tonja of Smart Puppy Learning...
by Dr. Tonja Irvine | Jun 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
Bulletin board parts can become so expensive and I hate trying to store all of the punch out letters anyway. Instead, I like to print my own bulletin board letters out on pennants or bunting. Below I will show you how this looks as well as some video tutorials...
by Dr. Tonja Irvine | Apr 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
I have had the most awesome student teacher this year! As I know her time is quickly coming to an end with my class, I have begun contemplating what to get her as she starts her career as a teacher. This got me thinking, there are probably many of...
by Dr. Tonja Irvine | Dec 12, 2015 | Uncategorized
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for so many reasons! This time of year is full of many fun family traditions and activities for me. One of my favorite traditions I have with a good college friend of mine is getting together to make...
