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Back To School Teaching Ideas

Lots of Back to School teaching ideas all in one place!  Find freebies, teaching tips, and more.

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Parent Handbooks for Open House Night

by Charity Preston Leave a Comment

Open House certainly does not look the same for everyone, but with the tips below, you can adapt your night to be the most successful and stress-free than ever!

Do you have a plan for Open House/Back to School Night for the beginning of your school year? Some teachers use a checklist to get set up. Others make sure to send parents a specific flyer or invitation letting them know about the event. And even others might be doing a virtual open house that […]

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September Student Journal Prompt Cards!

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Creative writing prompts for kids are a great way to learn more about your students. Perfect for morning bellwork or an end of the day dismissal activity.

As the school year starts, you’ll want to start the process of learning more than just the names of students in your class. These writing prompts for kids can make that a little bit easier on you, since the beginning of the school year can already have so much going on. These can also double […]

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3 BTS Binder Ideas

by Charity Preston 5 Comments

Hey teacher friends and welcome to the Back to School season!  I know there are still a few of you who have a bit more time, but many are already prepping a classroom, attending an inservice, or actively teaching students right now. WELCOME BACK! My good friends over at Avery hooked me up with a […]

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Friendly Friendship Freebie!

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This friendship freebie activity is great for talking about similarities and differences!  Perfect for math (grouping) and even character building!

I don’t know about you, but I am always looking for something that is fun and helps children to know just how much alike they are to another than different. So I created this really fun glyph activity! You can use this fun handout at the end of the year during a celebration party, at […]

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What Are Your Go-To Classroom Binders?

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As a teacher you already understand.  So. many. papers.While SOME of it can be done electronically these days, certain pages really need to have a paper hard copy. Organize those items in binders! Stop by and share your favorite teacher binder titles.

Teacher paperwork.  Classroom paperwork.  Student paperwork.  Parent paperwork.  Lesson plans. Report cards.  Field trip permission slips. As a teacher you already understand.  So. many. papers. While SOME of it can be done electronically these days, certain pages really need to have a paper hard copy. You know, for those times when you have a last-minute […]

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DIY Printed Classroom Posters

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Do you love the look and functionality of classroom posters, but dislike the fact all your big company manufactured posters are mix-and-match and don't really gel with your current classroom theme? #classroomdecor #posters

Do you love the look and functionality of classroom posters, but dislike the fact all your big company manufactured posters are mix-and-match and don’t really gel with your current classroom theme? I have always felt that way and for years, I always ONLY purchased classroom decor items that were solid primary colors so that way […]

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Back-To-School Bulletin Board Ideas!

by Charity Preston 1 Comment

Hey teaching friends!  I was thinking about Back-to-School Bulletin Boards as a random thought this morning and remembered a really fun idea that I came up with when I was our third grade team leader. Every grade level in our school had a bulletin board in the main hallway that needed changed every month, so […]

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Back-to-School Books and Activities

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Need some back-to-school activities and read aloud suggestions? Look no further! Organized Classroom has you covered at this blog post! #backtoschool #readalouds

Back to school read alouds are a great way for your new students to get to know you and feel comfortable in a low-stress environment.  Everyone loves to be entertained.  Even better when you can find matching educational activities that you would be covering anyway to strategically place in your lesson plans! Choosing the right books […]

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Classroom Bulletin Board Backgrounds

by Charity Preston 10 Comments

It’s almost that time!  Many teachers are either already back in school or prepping for the new school year to begin!  I have found there is a love/hate relationship with bulletin boards:  either you love to be creative and put them together or you consider them a necessary evil.  Just the decision of what to […]

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DIY Welcome Banner

by Charity Preston 2 Comments

Heading back to school? Have 101+ things on your to-do list? Grab a quick freebie welcome banner and be able to check that item off and keep moving. #backtoschool #welcomebackbanner

I know a ton of you are heading back into the classroom already, and I also know time is short.   Trying to get that elusive class roster.   Attending those all-so-fun back to school PD sessions when all you really want to do is unpack your classroom.   Trying to learn all about the […]

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Welcome Back Banner Freebie!

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I whipped up a little freebie for you to use to welcome students, parents, and staff back-to-school! Simply print, cut, and string! Enjoy! #welcometoschool #openhouse

Hey teaching friends!   I whipped up a little freebie for you to use to welcome students, parents, and staff back-to-school!   Perfect for Open House Night, a staff meeting, or even the first day of school!  {I had to do something to kill my time.  I am taking my oldest to college for the first time […]

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