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My Classroom Decor Through the Years

I have been teaching a long time! I am not going to say just how long but you can see an old TV/VCR combo in the image from my first classroom. Through all this time, I have been in the same school give or take a classroom one up or down the hall. I love decorating classrooms, in fact ...

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Teacher’s Digital Plan Book and More!

Are you looking for a way to create and edit your teacher plan book digitally? Do you want to reduce your teacher planning time? If so keep reading this post and check out my Google Teacher Plan Book Bundle! This is the lesson plan book template I use in my own classroom. I love how I can ...

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Filed Under: Back to School, Visual plans

End of the School Year Classroom Ideas

Are you looking for some fun end of the year activities and student gift ideas? Then this post is for you. I have included links to free end of the year gift tags, free cards from the teacher, an ice cream sundae hack, a graphing craft, and more! Let the countdown to the last day of school ...

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Classroom Banners

Classroom Banners

Are you looking for quick and easy hallway/classroom displays that incorporate writing and art? Check out these print and go banners. I currently have50 different banners in my store and have bundled them all HERE and they are discounted at more than 50% off! I save each students banners and ...

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Creating a Print Rich Classroom Environment!

Do you teach primary-level students or those learning English as an additional language? Are your students currently focused on enhancing their literacy skills? Do you want to foster independence in your students? If any of these scenarios resonate with you, then the idea of immersing your students ...

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Filed Under: Classroom Decor, Classroom Management

Father’s Day Classroom Ideas

Are you looking for a fun and easy Father's Day Gifts for your students' dads, grandpas, stepdads, or special persons? Then check out this blog post! My students love making Father's Day Booklets and giving them as gifts. The students enjoy sharing about their special someone. I have ...

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Earth Day Ideas for the Classroom

Earth Day Ideas for the Classroom

Check out these Earth Day ideas to use in your classroom! I love teaching my students about Earth Day in April. There are so many great children's books out there and I have created some cute and engaging Earth Day projects that you can do with your students. Introduce Earth Day with one of ...

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Easter Ideas for the Classroom

Engage your students this Easter season with these activities, book recommendations, and more! I have a no prep, free sample Google Slides resource for you which compliments The Easter Bunny's Assistant! Here are some of my favorite Easter, bunny, and Passover themed books: To compliment The ...

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Plants – Classroom Ideas, Book Picks, and More!

Are you about to start a unit on plants with your students? If so, I have you covered. I love how excited my students get when they see their first sprouts! Start off your plant unit with My Google Slides Intro to Plants. It will make your life so much easier, trust me. The Google Slides ...

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Reading Week

Does your school celebrate Read Across America Day all week long? Ours coincides with a PARP week (parents as reading partners). For this week, I like to focus my read alouds on book about reading. Each day, I read my students a new reading themed book! Here are my favorites: Our ...

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🌻Sunflower Classroom Decor Room Tour🌻 This was my 🌻Sunflower Classroom Decor Room Tour🌻

This was my room decor before the pastels.  It worked well to incorporate my old farmhouse items (my decor theme before that) and as a bonus it made my Ukrainian students smile (the sunflower is the national flower of the Ukrainian).

Do you want the links?  Comment “sunflower” below. 

#classroomdecor #tptcheckoutmyclassroom #firstgradeteacher
Teacher Tip: Sort and store your printables for th Teacher Tip: Sort and store your printables for the upcoming weeks in a file tray above drawers for the days of the week.  This helps to keep you organized for the weeks ahead.
Save and use leftover colored copies as dividers. This makes them less bulky, than if you had used binder clips.
When you near the end of the week, pull the papers from the tray and sort into the weekday drawers and centers.

Have questions?  Ask them below!

#classroomorganization #classroommanagement #teachertips #teacherhacks
Cute Amazon teacher bracelets! I actually receive Cute Amazon teacher bracelets!  I actually received the Mrs. B one from a sweet student. 

Want the link?  Comment AMAZON below. 

#amazonfashionfinds #teachersfollowteachers #teacherstyle #amazonfashion
Create a student portfolio with banners! Start wi Create a student portfolio with banners!  Start with day one and save your display banners throughout the year to create a keepsake of the year for each student. 
The banners are print and go and some are Freebies in my store.  You could also grab the bundle and be set for the whole year! 

Want the links?  Comment “banners” below and I will DM you the link. 

#firstgradeteacher #studentwriting #teacherspayteachers
Teacher Tip: Keep ready made reminder slips and “t Teacher Tip: Keep ready made reminder slips and “to do” notes on your desk for easy access.

This saves you time and energy and just a bit more organized.

Want the link?  Comment “slips” below and I will DM you.

#teachertips #teacherhacks #classroomorganization #teachersfollowteachers
Do you have students who struggle with number sens Do you have students who struggle with number sense?  I have a free visual number path for you.  Want the link?  Comment “number path” below and I will dm you the link.

#numberpath #eurekamath #firstgrademath #teacherfreebies
Probably a little late to this Kinda Chic trend bu Probably a little late to this Kinda Chic trend but I am old 😂.
Yes, I still dress up everyday.  I only wear sneakers on dress down days or for field trips, but I am not going to judge you for what you wear.  I have seen teachers running after kids, so I get wearing sneakers to work.  I love shopping, plus dresses are just more flattering and easier for me to wear.

I have always had a very organized and clearly labeled classroom.  That is my calm.  Some FB ladies have said it is too busy but it works for me.  I have never seen a kid getting distracted by it, there is so much more to distract them…like other kids.

I started small group weight training classes @elevationfitnessli in March of 2025 and have been going regularly.  I enjoy meeting and becoming friendly with the other teachers at our 4:30 classes.  I also love that I can see physical changes as well.  Pull-ups are so hard but I am proud of my progress.

I still love teaching after 24 years.  I don’t love how it has become harder than it was when I started (bigger class sizes, more behaviors, more curriculum to cover, etc.) but I still love connecting with my students and helping them grow.  We can retire at 55 years old, as a tier 4 teacher, and I think I will be ready then to go.  I am lucky that I have been able to stay in the same grade for almost all of those 24 years!

I have been a TpT seller since 2008 and a blogger since 2011!  Thank you all who have been with me over the years and welcome new teacher friends!

#kindachic
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