I have been playing around with the idea of having my very own home office for years, but there was always something that stopped me from making this happen. First, I think most of us can relate, is the lack of money. Second, work and life. Last but not least, laziness. I was inspired to make this a reality in December. My husband gave me the most beautiful pink Cricut machine as a Christmas present. It was love at first sight. This machine inspired me to come up with the color scheme for the office; I was certain the colors...
Happy Galentine’s Day! Galentine’s Day is a day to honor the special bond you have with your besties. I finally got to host my very own party, and I loved it! I wanted a day to celebrate US. My gal pals who get me, the ones who have been there through my successes and my failures. We celebrate Galentine’s Day on February 13th, but our celebration was a bit earlier. All of my friends have hectic schedules so I picked a day in February that worked for all of us. I want to share some inspiration with you so that...
When we ask our students about their favorite holiday to celebrate in school, we shouldn’t be surprised Valentine’s Day is their favorite. Let’s think about it for a sec…What’s there not to like? In our class we have a very simple celebration, manage to do a fun craft, highlighted by passing out Valentine’s Day cards, and getting candy/treats (their favorite part). Their vibe from the early morning is excitement and anticipation. Due to this, it’s important to fill your day with Valentine-themed activities. These are a few of the activities and Valentine’s Day worksheets I’ve done and used in my...
Product Description: Valentines Day Bundle activities for math, grammar, writing and literacy. These are fun and engaging activities that could be used in a center, homework, or individual practice. This is a good valentines day ideas for school. Skills included: Data, double digit subtraction and double digit subtraction with regrouping. Double digit addition and double digit addition with regrouping. 3 digit addition with regrouping and 3 digit subtraction with regrouping. 3 addends and 3 addends with double digits. Missing addends, word problems. Base ten, and base ten (hundreds, tens, and ones). Number sense, ten more and ten less, comparing numbers, color by...
Are you looking for 100 days of school cape ideas? something cute, fun, and inexpensive to wear? Continue reading to find out how to make this awesome 100 days of school Cape. Your kids will flip out when they see you sporting this, they will feel so special when they see their picture on your cape! Mine sure did, and it was epic 🙂 I tried to make it as easy as possible for you and included lots of visual directions. Keep reading further and you will find the 100 days of school balloon template as a FREEBIE in my...
Martin Luther King Fold and Go Booklet Information Product Description: SAVE HUGE IF YOU BUY THE FOLD AND GO BOOKLET BUNDLE!!!! Link:Fold and Go Booklet Bundle You may also like… Black History Month Bundle FREEBIE!!! Looking for a quick way to teach about Martin Luther King? My fold and go booklets require just one sheet of paper that you can fold into mini booklets. I took this idea a step further and created a second page that can be copied on the back of the first page, so you can flip it over and refold, to find a booklet filled with activities...
Classroom Tour 2018-2019 and year 13 of my teaching career in progress. I can remember my first classroom like it was yesterday. Time flies when you’re learning and having fun! My first class of kindergarten students will be graduating this year. Way to go Class of 2019! Is it me? Or does it seem like the teacher’s life moves rather quickly? They were my kindergarten babies just 11 years ago and now they’re getting ready to venture out into the real world. It’s so surreal when I think about it, and I can’t help but get emotional. Oh man, I...
When Im done chart has been a game changer in my classroom. I started using this chart a couple of years ago and my student’s ongoing questions and distractions completely stopped. When students are done with their work they just look at the chart, pick something to do, and stay busy. This has made me one happy teacher, there’s nothing like keeping the kids on task and busy all day . Below you will see how I use this when Im done chart in my classroom. I hope this is as helpful to you as it has been to me!...
Have you ever wanted to buy a calendar and it doesn’t quite match your classroom decor/theme? Well I have the perfect solution for you! This has happened to me many times and a couple of years ago I figured out the easiest and most inexpensive way to buy a classroom calendar from the teaching store and make it your own! I don’t know why I didn’t think of this diy classroom decor sooner. Most calendars have cute little borders around them. But as cute as they are most of these borders might now match our color schemes. A couple of...
Classroom Hand Signals Posters These EDITABLE Classroom Hand Signal posters are probably the BEST classroom management tool I’ve ever incorporated in my classroom. It’s a great way to reduce disruptions and distractions. The chart is a great visual reminder for both teachers and students 🙂 YES! I’m one to forget a lot of things, but thankfully I can just look up and see the chart to know what my students need at that moment. You may display the chart any way you like. I chose to hang mine on a ribbon and accent it with some borders around it. You may...
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I'm a teacher blogger. I have taught for 12 years in private, charter, and public schools - 1 year in middle school, 2 years in preschool, 2 years in kindergarten, and I'm currently on my seventh year as a Title I teacher. Working closely with Kagan Structures. I absolutely LOVE IT! I love what I do and have a lot of fun creating new materials and resources. I hope you find them helpful, educational and engaging!

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Stylish, Chic, and Productive Home Office
I have been playing around with the idea of having my very...

Be My Galentine!
Happy Galentine’s Day! Galentine’s Day is a day...

Valentine’s Day Worksheets
When we ask our students about their favorite holiday to...