Link Party

I am joining up with Doodle Bugs Teaching for Five for Friday. Check back this Friday for five random things about my day or week! Just a little fun. : )


I am SUPER excited about my blog's new look! I think it is super cute and could not have done it without Jodi from GreenhouseStudioLLC from etsy.com. She was such a pleasure to work with.

I only have one and a half days left till Christmas break is over. EEkk! Have a blessed rest of the weekend.

Christmas Happenings

Woo hoo! I finally found some time to sit down and share some little crafts and activities that we did in first grade last week. Most have been inspired by pinterest or fellow teachers. I am still learning about blogging so forgive me if I don't add a link back to the original source.

Reindeer Day

Pictured left to right: Mrs. Freeman, Mrs. Hartman, Mrs. Marse and Mrs. Folmar

Candy Canes

Since we are a small school, my teaching partner and I like to do things together when we can. I teach Language Arts and Reading and Stephanie teaches Math, Science and Social Studies. Love this! I get to teach and love ALL of first grade.We planned out almost everyday with a theme. So on candy cane day, we read the Legend of the Candy Cane together. We made candy canes with fruit loops and pipe cleaners. I did not get a picture of that because the kids were so fast to eat them up. : ) You can find this craftivity on pinterest. We made these precious candy canes with their thumbprints.

The Grinch 

Grinch Juice (a.k.a. Mountain Dew)

There were many more things we did but we were crazy BUSY! : ) I am so blessed beyond words to LOVE what I do and LOVE who I teach with and where I work. I hope that you had a wonderful Christmas in your classroom and with your families.

~Mrs. Hartman

Sandy Hook Elementary

I am doing this today because my computer would not cooperate yesterday. May God bless those all affected by this horrific incident.




Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." Matthew 19:14

In the Spirit of Christmas

Good morning! I see I haven't posted in a long time! Like I said before I am a newbie to this world of blogging! I want to make my blog cute, but as of right now it is just sad! If anybody could help me with those details, I would appreciate it!

I absolutely LOVE teaching first grade! Today we had a little field trip over to the bank to see Santa! Where else could this be in your job title?! I also work with a wonderful group of ladies. We all know how to have a good time.

If I don't post again before Christmas, I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Blessings, Kelli

New to blogging

Hi, my name is Kelli Hartman. I am new to the world of blogging, but I am jumping in! A little about me: I am a Christian, wife, mommy, daughter, sister, teacher, and friend. This blog will be mostly about my teaching experiences and a little about my family. Hope you enjoy the ride with me.