Are you a new teacher? Do classroom parties leave you feeling overwhelmed or exhausted? Being a teacher is so much work. When I was preparing for back to school night in September, my mother-in-law, (smart veteran teacher) asked, “Did you print out your party schedule?” I said, “Party schedule, what are you talking about?” The next […]
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12 1st Grade Winter Smartboard Math Activities That Will Keep Your Students Engaged
Today I want to share with you some math activities that I used while I was teaching 1st grade. It’s a little bit hard to believe that I’ve been out of the classroom for 3 years. I am still a teacher, but I no longer have a whole classroom of kids, at least, not all at […]
How to Promote Selflessness and Generosity in Our Kids in a World of Me, Me, Me
Today I saw a man sitting outside of the grocery store begging. I’m not exactly sure what he was asking for, but I assumed it was money. He was talking to people as they walked into the store. It’s always a little awkward walking by these people. It’s kind of like when you’re stopped at […]
9 Super Easy Ways to Help Your Child Practice Their Name
There are so many things you can do at home to prepare your child for a successful Kindergarten year. You may think, oh I’m not a teacher, I wouldn’t know where to start. What you don’t know, is that even if you don’t think you are a teacher, you are! You are your child’s very first […]
Krazy for Kinders Favorite Back to School TPT Printables
Does anyone else cringe when they start putting out the school supplies for the following year in June. I feel like saying, “Hey now! Put those things away for at least another 10 weeks” School just barely finished and they are already getting ready for the next year. It’s still hard to believe summer break […]
Birthday Giveaway!
Happy Birthday to ME! I’m so glad that you are here! You are stopping by at just the right time… because, I’m about to give something away from my TPT store. I can’t believe it’s almost time to start school again. August is always a little bittersweet. As a teacher, I know I will have to […]
101+ Amazing Recycled Crafts
101+ Amazing Craft Ideas Do you struggle to do crafty things with your kids? Sometimes it’s hard to find ideas or come up with things to do. Well, I have rounded up some of the best-recycled kid’s craft ideas! You probably already have all the resources you need to make these crafts in your house! With Earth Day […]
The Ultimate No Prep Dr. Seuss Art Activity!
The Ultimate Dr. Seuss NO PREP Art Activity! This is seriously my favorite art activity ever! The kids love it and the best thing about it is that you only need 3 things! Yes, you heard that right. YOU ONLY NEED 3 THINGS! As a teacher, I know how valuable it is to find art activities that […]
15 Dr. Seuss Books on YouTube
15 Dr. Seuss Books on Youtube Don’t you just love when Dr. Seuss’ birthday comes around? It’s the best week to celebrate, especially since the invention of YouTube! There are tons of videos of Dr. Seuss’ books. My students always love watching a video, *ahem* I mean an educational book. I love YouTube, it can be such […]