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Seasonal Teaching Ideas

We love holidays here at OC!  It reminds us of ways to incorporate fun into the educational curriculum, while still teaching the standards.  Make sure to visit one of the links below if you are looking for a activities and ideas for a specific seasonal event:

  • Back to School
  • Black History
  • Christmas
  • Earth Day
  • Easter
  • End of School Year
  • Fall
  • Groundhog Day
  • Halloween
  • Independence Day
  • Memorial Day
  • MLK Jr Day
  • Mother's Day
  • New Years
  • Spring
  • St Patricks Day
  • Summer
  • Teacher Appreciation
  • Thanksgiving
  • Valentines Day
  • Winter

Organized Seasonal Supply Caddies

by Charity Preston Leave a Comment

I love to switch things up for special occasions or seasons, but don’t like to go overboard in the decorations. Here is a simple idea for you to use too!

So, I thought this was such a cute idea that I saw on Pinterest (of course) but I hadn’t seen it done in the classroom.  I also know that I love to switch things up for special occasions or seasons, but don’t like to go overboard in the decorations.  Not to mention a little thing […]

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Popping Up in February

by Charity Preston Leave a Comment

Need a little something extra fun for February calendars? I made a fun freebie for you to use! Groundhog Calendar Cards! Stop by this blog post to grab it!

Hey teaching friends!  Need a little something extra fun for a February calendar?  I made a fun freebie for you!   Groundhog Calendar Cards! Now – you don’t have to just use them for your calendar!  Print off an extra set for one of the following ideas: Pass out to students randomly and make cooperative learning […]

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30 Indoor Recess Ideas!

by Charity Preston Leave a Comment

30 Indoor Recess Ideas

Indoor recess ideas and games to the rescue for all my teacher friends!   I hope everyone is staying warm in for classroom recess with yet ANOTHER blast of cold air swooping through the US.  In my local school district, the students have definitely had their Winter Break extended due to the freezing air!  Hopefully […]

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Be A Task Manager!

by Charity Preston 2 Comments

I think you are going to change the way you look at scheduling if you give my task management system a fair chance and try it for just a few weeks! Free!

Hey friends!  I have a special surprise for you today!  I quietly posted the image below on Instagram the other day just to see if anyone would be interested in seeing more details of my task management system in action, and the overwhelming response was yes! So, I wanted to come through with my promise […]

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Student New Year’s Resolutions

by Charity Preston Leave a Comment

Just stopping by in a flash to talk about student New year's resolutions.  Do you do them with your students or no? Here's a quick and easy freebie to ring in the new year's goals right!

Hey teacher friends! Just stopping by in a flash to talk about student New year’s resolutions.  Do you do them with your students or no? I love the new year. There is just something about starting off with a clean slate with the promise of endless possibilities for the next 365 days. I’m guessing some […]

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Winter Freebies!

by Charity Preston Leave a Comment

Hey teaching friends!  Just stopping by today to share a couple of December themed winter freebies! I have mentioned them on the Facebook fan page and via Pinterest, but in case the cyber gremlins failed to show you the good stuff, feel free to click on the images below and grab them right now! Click here […]

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Turkey Tom Reading Over Break

by Charity Preston 9 Comments

Need some fun Thanksgiving Break homework? Grab this complimentary classroom printable and they will be excited to complete it before returning to school! #turkeytom #homework

Hey teaching friends!   I know for my US friends, Thanksgiving Break is coming up pretty quickly! Isn’t it funny how it seems to take forever to get here, and then once it is upon us, it seems to have jumped out of nowhere? Maybe that’s just me – haha! So let’s talk about Thanksgiving Break […]

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12 Days of Gratitude Jar!

by Charity Preston 11 Comments

A fun and easy project that allows students to practice gratitude in the classroom any time of the year! You will love how they express themselves too!

Hey teaching friends!   I know most of us tend to think about the 12 Days of Christmas when December hits, but I was reflecting on being thankful in November, so I decided to throw a little Organized Classroom twist on the normal tradition.   Introducing the 12 Days of Gratitude Jar! November is a tough month […]

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Falling Into Classroom Management

by Charity Preston Leave a Comment

You've Been Booed Free Printable Pictures

I know you have probably seen those “you’ve been booed” signs around in different neighborhoods around town.   They are fun and definitely festive! I actually don’t live in a neighborhood, but rather set way far back off a busy road.  We have neighbors, but not really close by.  And their kids are all grown […]

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Colored Glue – Who Knew?

by Charity Preston Leave a Comment

I ran across this super cute idea for creating colored glue, so I HAD to try it for myself! It turns out it was as easy as it looked for real! See it here! #classroomcraft #artsupplies

Howdy!  So, I ran across this super cute idea for creating colored glue for painting glue pictures from Almost Unschoolers, so I HAD to try it for myself!  It turns out it was as easy as it looked – for real!  I can see it being used in so many ways in the classroom from […]

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Character Day Ideas

by Charity Preston Leave a Comment

Are you looking for some amazing teacher Halloween costume ideas? Here are a few that would be easy for grade level individuals, groups, or partners to do! #teacherhalloweencostumes #teacherhalloweenshirts

Teacher Halloween costumes are usually either allowed per school policy or not.  From asking my audience, I have found that the majority of schools still do allow costumes every fall. I looooooove fall. Even when it’s rainy like today and I’m under the blanket. And don’t even get me started on the candy. But – […]

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The Great Candy Comparison

by Charity Preston Leave a Comment

Too much leftover Halloween candy? I have a fun math lesson plan solution for the week AFTER Halloween!  A fun way to use manipulative learning! #mathlessonplans #mathsorting

Hey teaching friends!  I was thinking about how quickly the fall seems to be going – for me anyway.  And how the holidays seem to be rushing past! I just realized that Halloween is coming in less than a week – ahhhh! In our local area, it seems as though EVERYONE is now having trick […]

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Silly Stories Fall Freebie!

by Charity Preston 1 Comment

Happy fall y’all! I was feeling particularly fall-ish today on account of the gorgeous fall weather in northern Ohio and thought you might enjoy a little fall freebie! If you loved doing MadLibs as a child, you will love this set of 2 fall-themed silly story worksheets!  Download below – or if you are an […]

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Pumpkin Sorting Activity

by Charity Preston 1 Comment

I was feeling pretty inspired today and decided to whip up a fun sorting activity freebie hopefully some of you can use in your classrooms to celebrate the season! I love pumpkins all fall long! They are a good symbol of the season that I don’t have to change in a month’s time. I usually […]

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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!

by Charity Preston Leave a Comment

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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End of the Year Stars

by Charity Preston 3 Comments

Fun end of the year printables that will make your students feel like the stars they are!

O, my stars… Is it May or June? Do most of us only have a few weeks left of school? I believe that is right. The End of The Year is in clear sight. I hope you had a wonderful school year and are looking forward to celebrating all the learning that went on this […]

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Summer Reading Rockets – BINGO Style!

by Charity Preston 2 Comments

Hey teaching friends!  I was feeling particularly crafty today and thought I would whip up a fun freebie for you! I know it is hard when you know your students might not be reading as much in the summer as you would like.  Or worry that your incoming students will also suffer from the “summer […]

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Friendly Friendship Freebie!

by Charity Preston Leave a Comment

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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