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Friends on the Farm – Minus the Farm Chores! {Giveaway}

by Charity Preston 9 Comments

Who let the cow into the classroom?! The Friends on the Farm classroom organization theme is all about being in the country. Farm animals, tractors, and a subdued color palette will have your students asking for “mooooooo”-re!

Who let the cow into the classroom?! The Friends on the Farm classroom organization theme is all about being in the country. Farm animals, tractors, and a subdued color palette will have your students asking for “mooooooo”-re! Check out the Friends on the Farm Organized Teacher’s Tool Kit from Organized Educator! Check out some of […]

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Colorful Building Bricks That Don’t Hurt Your Feet! {Giveaway}

by Charity Preston 12 Comments

Colorful Building Bricks Poster Giveaway

Do you know someone who won’t use building bricks in the classroom because they KNOW they’ll step on one that a student missed when picking up at some point? OUCH! Been there, done that. But building bricks are great for ALL age ranges to incorporate imagination, problem solving, and creativity in learning. I love to […]

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Sideways Storage in the Classroom

by Charity Preston Leave a Comment

Most teachers do not have unlimited space in which to store everything. So we need to be strategic about how everything is put away - as well as how to find it again when we need it.

Classrooms can get cluttered without a doubt. Smart teachers save everything.  You never know when you might need that stack of newspaper sale ads for a budgeting lesson.  Or a class set of mini magnifying glasses when you find a cool bug in the room.  Or even all those millions of google eyes when you […]

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One Stop Bulletin Board

by Charity Preston Leave a Comment

One particular system I knew right away I needed to streamline was regular bulletin board rotations.  It took so much time and quite honestly, even most of the students didn't seem to be interested in the changes.  All that time with so little reward. So I came up with a solution that worked better than the traditional monthly bulletin board swap.

Looking for unique ideas for setting ups your classroom bulletin boards? It can be so time consuming to constantly have to change your bulletin board every month:  figuring out WHAT theme to put up there, digging out the supplies, cutting out the letters, pulling down the old materials, stapling up the new the new items […]

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What Are Your Go-To Classroom Binders?

by Charity Preston Leave a Comment

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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25 Other Jobs Teachers Can Do On the Side

by Charity Preston 6 Comments

Could your family use extra income for the summer or even during the school year? Here are 25 ways to use your expert knowledge and get paid for it. #teachersummerwork #extraincome

Many teachers need to work a side job over the summer break or school year to make ends meet.   Even if it isn’t a necessity, having some part time extra income can be a nice way to supplement a full-time teacher salary.   But what types of places will hire teachers just for the […]

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Being on the Other Side of the Teacher Conference Desk

by Charity Preston 3 Comments

Other Side of Teacher Conference

I waffled for the last 2 weeks whether or not write this essay of a post.  This is a very tough post to write as I like to keep things pretty simple here at OC most of the time, but I feel like maybe it is needed – if for nothing else than to get […]

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Grab 50 Choice Boards to Use with Your Students!

by Charity Preston Leave a Comment

50 Choice Boards to Use with Your Students!

Hi teacher friend! I’m so excited to share the awesome creativity from our Choice Board Creators Club! They pulled together some amazing choice boards for their own students and have shared them with you! Click here to email your freebie Why I put this together… I have gotten a LOT of emails from teachers desperate […]

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Student Slang for Teachers

by Charity Preston 2 Comments

I suddenly realized that I am out of the running for the coolest mom in the world. How is your American student slang? Teachers need to know these too. #slang #learnenglish

I’m sitting minding my own business when my son comes in the door from the school bus and says, “Get wrecked.”  I immediately thought he meant that the bus had gotten into a collision with something else and panicked. Turns out “get wrecked” just means a cooler way of saying ‘oh snap’ about someone or […]

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Teachers Color the World

by Charity Preston 2 Comments

Teachers have so much stress, they need solutions to relieve that stress before teacher burnout occurs.  Free adult coloring pages might be just the ticket to help out. #adultcoloring #adultcoloringpagesfreeprintable

Teachers have so much stress, they need solutions to relieve that stress before teacher burnout occurs. Free adult coloring pages might be just the ticket to help out. I personally love coloring inspirational quotes as a way to unwind throughout the day.  There’s just something soothing about using coloring pencils to make a previously black […]

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Report Card Comments Roundup

by Charity Preston Leave a Comment

If you are struggling to write comprehensive original comments for students' behavior, subjects, work habits, or general notes, this post is for you! #elementary #endofyear

Report card comments can be blessing or a curse depending on how they are approached.  If you have a catalog of options for different scenarios then they aren’t so hard when those end of the year final reports go home. If you are struggling to write comprehensive original comments for students’ behavior, social skills, specific […]

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Fit Teachers to Follow

by Charity Preston Leave a Comment

True story:  My first 3 years in a new classroom, I ate a Snickers candy bar from the staff lounge vending machine every day for breakfast... #fitteachers #teacherfitness

True story:  My first 3 years in a new classroom, I ate a Snickers candy bar from the staff lounge vending machine every day for breakfast. After feeling a bit jittery on most mornings, I decided maybe that much sugar probably wasn’t in my best interest so I swapped out my morning candy for a […]

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Simple Headphone Storage Solutions

by Charity Preston 3 Comments

How do you store headphones in the classroom? Check out this group of best ideas which might have you rethinking your solution…#headphonestorage #classroomdiy

Headphone storage, particularly in the classroom when you can have up to 40 sets or more, can be challenging.  Finding a storage bag or case that not only fits everything in, but also is easily accessible to students is always a task. Whether you have traditional large ear headphones for listening centers or computers or […]

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A Day in the Life of an Elementary Teacher: As Told in Memes

by Charity Preston 2 Comments

You can instantly relate to these hilarious teacher memes that may or may not have actually happened to you.  Teaching kids always keeps you on your toes!

Funny elementary teacher memes never get old.  You can instantly relate to these hilarious scenarios that may or may not have actually happened to you.  If not, I bet most veteran teachers will tell you that pretty much anything and everything will happen eventually.  Teaching in a school always keeps you on your toes! Relax and […]

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7 Myths About Creating a Teacher Seller Business

by Charity Preston 1 Comment

I have been a blogger and teacher seller since 2011.  While some may consider me to have been lucky, I feel as though I have been blessed.   Blessed to be able to help teachers all around the world.   Blessed to share my ideas and creativity on a weekly basis.   Blessed to have […]

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Teacherpreneur Training 101

by Charity Preston Leave a Comment

Jennifer is a third grade teacher.  She loves working with her students and the best part of her career is when she sees the light go on for a child.  The work is hard:  She puts in long hours before and after school, constantly dealing with government mandates that have less to do with teaching […]

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