My name is Maria Manore and I teach
half-day Kindergarten at a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of
Detroit. Eight years of classroom experiences have guided me into the world of Kindergarten. I have previously taught in First and Second Grade classrooms, but after 5 years as a Kindergarten teacher, I can say with pride that this is the grade which fills my heart with joy and a passion for teaching.I often have the privilege of testing out new equipment and software for school use. I'm always seeking classroom activities that provide a high-quality learning experience for my little ones with a minimal investment of time and money.
I love all things tidy and organized, bright colors, natural lighting, indie music, new gadgets, NPR, and technology.
I'm crazy about my classroom and the school I am so fortunate to teach at every day. Since I spend more time in my classroom than any other location, I make every effort to make it a warm, cozy, and happy place.
I graduated from Michigan State University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, then went on to complete my Master's degree in Curriculum and Teaching from MSU in 2007.
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Wow...you teach in a Catholic school AND get to play with new technology...it's like my dream job haha :)
ReplyDeleteHi!! My name is Amanda. I'm a Kindergarten teacher in Nashville, TN. I just started blogging and I would love to talk with other Kindergarten teachers and share great ideas for the upcoming school year. Please come blog with me...
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Hi Maria,
ReplyDeleteSo nice to find you! We have at least 4 things in common:
1. We are both Michiganders.
2. We both went to undergrad at MSU.
3. We both went to grad school at MSU.
4. We both are involved in early childhood programs!
I hope you'll come visit for a bit at my Spin-Doctor Parenting {and teaching}blog. We've got some great printables for social-emotional development, including a printable workbook, "Fun with Feelings". The price is right on all of our printables (FREE)!
I'm looking forward to discovering all that is on your site!
Wendy
Hi Wendy! I'm thrilled to have a follower that I have so much in common with! I stopped by your blog and I'm your newest follower as well. Your ideas will be fabulous next time I have a child with sensitive/emotional issues in the classroom.
Deletelove the new blog and your hair is so cute. Hope all is well with you:).
ReplyDeleteHi Andrea! Everything is great here - thanks so much for stopping by (and for the compliment). It's been years since I had long hair and I can't believe how much I love it. I hope all is well with you too!
DeleteHi Maria,
ReplyDeleteI just found you through pinterst. We have a lot in common. I teach kindergarten in a Catholic school. I taught half day for about 7 years and full day for 3 years. I just got my Smartboard this year, and I recently joined TBTS.
I am one of your newest followers.
Charlotte
www.cathedralkindergarten.blogspot.com
Great to meet you Charlotte! I'm thrilled that we have so much in common!
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ReplyDeleteI saw that lovely purple and gold scarf and thought you may have gone to LSU... ah, well. No one's perfect! ;) Lovely blog you have here, by the way.
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog and your lovely Advent wreath. I teach Gr. 2 at a Catholic school in Ontario, Canada. I attended Teacher's College at the University of Windsor. Love your Catholic resources !
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by! My mom teaching 2nd Grade and she has LOTS of great ideas for that age group. I try to share her projects and ideas as well from time to time. Catholic teachers are always in good company at Kinder-Craze!
DeleteI just found your blog the other day and I am so excited to have found it! I teach first grade at a Catholic school in Nebraska and often wish there were more bloggers out there who worked and created items for use in the parochial setting. Thank you for your great resources, I'm looking forward to following your posts.
ReplyDeleteRyanne, I'm so glad you stopped by to introduce yourself! I'm thrilled to be a resource for other Catholic educators. Be sure to stop by again soon.. I have lots of fun ideas in store for parochial classrooms!
DeleteI just found your blog thanks to your TPT store:) We have a lot in common including teaching in Macomb County, and being MSU alum for both undergrad and grad. I am Vice President of the Detroit Spartans:) We are part of MSUAA. http://www.facebook.com/DetroitSpartans in case you are interested:) I however do teach 1st/2nd grade in the public schools. You have a great blog and I am looking forward to being a follower:) GO GREEN!
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I'm loving your blog! :) I'm an MSU grad too but teach kindergarten in the Lansing area... grew up going to Catholic schools in the Detroit area though! Love having so much in common with other teachers out there... thanks for sharing all your wonderful ideas!
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ReplyDeleteI love your blog!!! This is my first year teaching, I teach at a Catholic School in Compton,Ca. It has been difficult finding material for my classroom. I was thrilled when I saw your Lent and Catholic School readers. Thank you so much!!
Hello!
ReplyDeleteI am your newest follower. I teach 4K in a Catholic school Wisconsin, but I also shared your site with our 4K enrichment teacher (extended day) and our 2 kindergarten teachers (each part time). I love using technology in an early childhood setting and our school is always trying to get more and do more with the kids. I would love it if you would stop by my site as well. You may be able to modify things for your room as well!
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Hi Maria! I'm so happy to have found your wonderful blog! We are practically neighbors!I teach second grade a few miles from you. I started my teaching career at a wonderful Catholic school that has an annual Sausage Festival. Just wondering if that rings a bell? Stop by some time and say hi or email me when you have a chance!
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Creative Lesson Cafe
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Hi! I found your blog a while ago through your Baptism resources that were on Pinterst, and I'm SOOO glad to have found you again! I also teach (kind of anyways) at a Catholic school in Brisbane Australia. I run the before and after school care program as well as sub for the school. I am always looking for well created religious resouces to implement into our program as I feel I should working and being part of the schools Catholic community! Can't wait to some!
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Hi and welcome! I am so glad you discovered Kinder-Craze! I LOVE meeting other Catholic educators and I create religious resources as often as I can. Thank you for taking the time to introduce yourself!
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