Let's teach across the curriculum with picture books. Teaching with picture books is a classroom passion of mine, and I find many other teachers share a similar passion. Here is how you can use picture books ... read more
Building a Classroom Community from the Very First Day (Activity)
I love a good community building activity. In fact, I may have more books on feelings, emotions and appreciating uniqueness than I do on any other subject! Maybe it's because I know first-hand the effects ... read more
FREE First Day of School Bracelets
Let's welcome the back to school season with some free printables. Here are some free first day of school bracelets that are ready to use. Students will enjoy wearing a bracelet to celebrate their first day. ... read more
FREE First Day of School Necklaces (Editable)
The first day of school is an exciting day for everyone. Here is a fun, free printable to make it even more awesome. These free first day of school necklaces are just right for that. I've made you editable ... read more
26 Fun and Memorable End of the School Year Celebration Ideas
The end of the school year is a time that is very busy for most classrooms. Here are some end of the school year project ideas, end of the year gift solutions, celebration tips, and diplomas. Plus, I've ... read more
Standardized Testing – 12 Ways To Brighten Testing Time
Standardized testing can feel like a cloud looming in the distance for many elementary teachers. Here are 12 ways to brighten up your teaching world during testing! You'll love this collection of ... read more
9 Excellent End of the Year Gifts for $1
I'm a fan of fun end of the year gifts for students. I'm not a fan of breaking the bank to celebrate fun school moments. So here are 9 gifts that are excellent and fun that cost roughly ... read more
17 Simple End of the School Year Student Gifts and Writing Activities
Bring on the end of the school year fun with these simple student gifts and writing activities. Many of these end of the school year gifts can be created inexpensively and there are free tags to go with ... read more