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 […]
Back To School Teaching Ideas
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3 BTS Binder Ideas
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 […]
Friendly Friendship Freebie!
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 […]
What Are Your Go-To Classroom Binders?
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 […]
DIY Printed Classroom 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 […]
Back-To-School Bulletin Board Ideas!
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 […]
Back-to-School Books and Activities
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 […]
Classroom Bulletin Board Backgrounds
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 […]
DIY Welcome Banner
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 […]
Welcome Back Banner Freebie!
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 […]