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Looking for school snack ideas for kindergarten or another grade level? These adorable graham cracker pencil snacks are super tasty and today I’m sharing an easy way to create these for children! I couldn’t resist creating these for my kindergarten students after seeing several variations all over Pinterest! I’ve seen them made out of sugar wafers and sugar cookies. The… Read More
This Teddy Bear Unit was a major hit in my classroom and the kids had NO idea they were practicing so many essential ELA and Math skills! I wish you could have seen the looks on their faces when I told them they would be bringing a teddy bear or stuffed friend to school! Today I’m sharing all of my… Read More
Are you looking for easy ways to organize and setup your classroom? I’m sharing my top teacher hacks, freebies, and more in this classroom tour! Don’t you just love seeing other classrooms? Our principal really encourages us to throw out (or donate) things we don’t use anymore. Having a clutter free classroom is essential for student success and your sanity!… Read More
I’m sharing my favorite tools to make progress monitoring and data collection easy with preschool, kindergarten, and first grade students! I use this online assessment tool year round for progress reports, report cards, and setting goals! Hi Sweet Friends! I am so excited to share a product with you that has literally changed my life. Hands up if you have… Read More
I’m sharing an open letter to my first born child. I hope you enjoy reading what makes the first born daughter or son so special and what happens when a new baby sister or brother comes along! There is something so special about being the first child. I was the fourth child in my family so don’t let this post… Read More
I’m sharing five unique activities to enjoy the snow with your children! Your toddlers and older children will love making snow volcanoes, snow marbles, snow paint, and more with these fun and easy ideas! We have had an ENTIRE WEEK off of school from the snow and ice here in middle TN. Some years we hardly see snow, so it’s… Read More
So excited to share this makeover with you that only cost me $8.00!!!
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That moment when the Starbucks barista asks where I’m headed. When I told him I was a kindergarten teacher he insisted that along with my cold foam pumpkin spice I try this sample that has more caffeine than any other drink!
He said it has so much caffeine that they only sell it in tall and grande. 🤪 How’s That for understanding what back to school teacher life is really like???
On a serious note, I can’t remember what this is called! Any guesses?
I’m a big fan of Llama Llama & Berenstain Bears 📚.
Talk about building some listening stamina! The Berenstain Bears books can feel so long now but they didn’t seem that way when we were little. Our attention spans are shorter and shorter these days. In fact, most publishing companies won’t consider a picture book over 500 words now. I used to devour these books and excitedly turn them over to pick out my wish list of books. Remember the back?
Also Anna Dewdney was a complete GENIUS! Her rhyme and rhythm is music to my ears. I was so sad when I heard she passed away.
Add these to your reading lists tomorrow or next week to give you a jumping off point to discuss Grandparents Day with your kids. I shared the keepsakes we make for grandparents yesterday. Simple and easy is best this time of year! I’ve marked my store down 20% off through tomorrow!
Do you have any more good Grandparent books I need to add to my must-read list???
Each day I love you a little MOWER!
How hilarious is it that I asked the custodian to leave the lawn mower out so I could have my kids pose with this last year??? (This is my daughter.) I think these turned out so cute!
If you’re like me and need quick & easy when it comes to celebrating and discussing Grandparents Day, I’m here to help!
I have a bad habit of forgetting to tell you about products I’ve made and this is one of them. I created it last year.
It is jam-packed with keepsakes from handprint crafts, to adorable frames, to greeting cards. I like to send home the included parent letter and have the students conduct interviews with their parents’ help.
One of my favorite things is seeing what they say when filling out their “All About My Grandparent” page. All of the pages are included with alternate wording to use as needed.
The class 📖 explains this holiday, how some grandparents go by different names, and how many different people can step into a grandparent like role.
Do you do much for 👵🏽👴🏽 day? I don’t think anyone has impacted my life more than my Grandmas so it’s especially meaningful to me.❤️
I’m going to put all products in my store 20% off until tomorrow for you if you want to grab this one. Follow link in profile.
What is your favorite book to read this week? Let me know!
2 ingredient no heat EDIBLE play dough??? Sign me up!
You know I had to find something to do with that leftover frosting right?!? If you made the graham cracker ✏️ ✏️ you know you are left with quite a bit of frosting. See my recent post if you have no idea what I’m talking about.
The kids were drooling over this! We used it for letter formation, shape practice, a little tasty treat, and honestly just had a lot of fun with it!
I’ll put a link to my recent blog post with the how-to in the comments!
Do you make play dough with your students? Let me know!