Welcome to my latest classroom decor theme...calming pastels! Over the years, I have had so many decor themes (click here if you want to see) but this one is absolutely perfect for first graders or any primary classroom for that matter! To design this decor theme, I utilized kid friendly ...
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Mock EJK Awards – Participation Tips and Freebies from a Classroom Teacher
This year, our ELL teacher presented at a faculty meeting on the Mock EJK Awards. She was looking for teachers to participate in these mock awards with their classes. My first thought was "no, I do not need more work," but then she shared photos and videos of last year's classes who ...
Classroom Organization and Management Tips
If you’ve ever tried to manage a room full of excited six-year-olds, you know that organization in a first grade classroom is everything. From morning routines to materials management, having an organized classroom helps your day run more smoothly—and keeps you sane. After years of trial, error, ...
Meet the Teacher Night Ideas, Freebies, and More!
Are you looking for some simple and easy ways to make your Meet the Teacher Night/Back to School Night a success? Well check out this blog post! I have easy to implement ideas, freebies, and more. I organize all important materials for the parents into black folders. I label the folders with ...
How to Create a Dismissal Binder
Being an elementary teacher requires so much more than just teaching! You are responsible for the care and safety of small children. As a first grade teacher with many years experience, I can tell you that there is nothing more stressful than dismissal on the first day of school. We've all had ...
Back to School Lesson Plans for First Grade
Crafting back-to-school lesson plans for first graders might seem like an overwhelming task. You want to have enough so that they are busy and engaged but you also want to make sure you have time to unpack supplies and learn their names. In this blog post, you will receive FREE lessons plans ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Valentine’s Day Teaching Ideas and Freebies
Here are engaging Valentine's Day teaching ideas to help you plan your day with your students. *I have included tons of free printables and digital activities. Start your day with Valentine's Day themed Google Slides. These are totally free and my own first grade students LOVE them. I have ...
