Are you feeling daunted by the back-to-school preparations for your classroom? As a seasoned 20-year veteran teacher, I'm here to simplify the process for you with seven easy-to-follow steps! Whether you're an experienced educator or a fresh face in the field, this post is guaranteed to be your ...
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New Year’s Teaching Ideas and Freebies
Happy New Year! School resumes for me on Tuesday! I have prepared some New Year themed activities that I will be doing with my first grade students. I am sharing them with you, too, including ONE HUGE freebie. I start each day with my Google Slides. I use these templates to create thematic ...
I Love You Snow Much! Student Made Ornaments
Every year, I make these "I Love You Snow Much!" ornaments with my first grade students for their December/holiday gift for their parents. These snow themed ornaments are easy for the students to make and they are pretty darn cute! I also like that they are winter themed, rather than a specific ...
First Grade Fall Ideas
Hi everyone! Sorry, I have been MIA with blogging, I am really struggling to find balance. Teaching first grade full time, trying to stay healthy/go to the gym, and some positive happenings in my personal life have kept me super busy! All good things ...
Farmhouse Style Classroom Freebies and Updates!
I am back with some Farmhouse Freebies just in time for back to school! Last year, I started changing my classroom over to my Farmhouse theme. You see all the photos {HERE}. Slowly, I have been creating more farmhouse style packets to go with the theme. This post contains some awesome freebies ...
Glitter Slime: Three Ingredients and Kid Safe
Want something fun and safe to do with your kiddos this summer or with your students when you get back to school? Why not try some no mess glitter slime!? I tried it out this summer with my friends' children. It was an absolute hit. This recipe contains no Borax and is kid safe. ...
Spring Ideas for First Grade
I found this adorable bunny in glasses pop art project through Pinterest. When I followed the pin to the website, I found that it was in French and I thought that French site was the original source of the bunny craft. I have since been told by a few other teachers on Instagram that the "Fun ...
St. Patrick’s Day Classroom Ideas, Freebies, and More!
Are you looking for some fun and engaging St. Patrick's Day Activities to do with your students? This post has everything you need to plan and create a fun day or even week of St. Patrick's Day themed activities. I have so many freebies for you, too! Update March 2025...I have created a week of ...
Read Across America Ideas
This week we are celebrating Dr. Seuss and Read Across America Week. In my classroom we read as many Dr. Seuss books as we can and we learn about Dr. Seuss himself. In past years, I was able to find affordable books and items at Target and Kohls. I threw together this quick post ...
Last Minute Valentine’s Day Printables and Freebies
I don't know about you but I feel like Valentine's Day snuck up on me! We had two snow days last week and now I am behind on lessons. Plus, the 101st Day has been moved back two more days, too. It is going to be a crazy week. Here are some ideas, freebies, and activities I ...
