Hey teachers! Nothing is sweeter than a line of kindergarteners walking with adorable crowns, right?! It's no secret that I've always loved making crowns with my students and I just came up with a super simple, brand-new one for you! This crown template is so adorable and easy to put together! They'll make that last day of kindergarten photos even more memorable. Hint: If your ... Read More about “First Grade Here I Come!” Crown Freebie

(If you need to catch up, you can go back and read part one and part two!) Hey there! It's time for the "cleaning" part of Spring Cleaning your classroom. I promise it won't be too bad, and you'll feel so good to have it done! Every school building is going to be different when it comes to janitorial duties. Plus, there are definitely specific procedures and policies in place during the ... Read More about Spring Cleaning Your Classroom: Part 3

Hello there! Today is part two of our Spring Cleaning Your Classroom tips! (If you missed part one, you can find it here!) Today is all about storing things in your classroom! If you're like a lot of teachers, a walk down the aisle at The Container Store is your idea of a nice Friday night. And although we begin the school year with some great storage ideas and systems, by April, those ... Read More about Spring Cleaning Your Classroom: Part 2

If you’re anything like me, more sunshine means more energy and more motivation to spring clean! It’s a lot of work, but getting your classroom cleaned and organized will leave you feeling rejuvenated and totally at peace when you walk out of your room in May! I’ve put together a few ideas for you to consider as you go through your classroom. Ideas such as what to purge, what to store, and what ... Read More about Spring Cleaning Your Classroom: Part 1

Can you believe we’re really about to wrap up the 2020-2021 school year?! I know some days it’s probably felt like an eternity since that first day you walked into your classroom, but May is almost upon us, my friend! You can do it! I know as we approach the end of the year, there are so many activities going on and things to plan for that can make it easy to get lost in the day to day hustle. ... Read More about 3 Things to Remember at the End of the School Year

Spring is in the air! I just love spring and all the “new beginning” feelings it brings. However, as much as we want to be spring cleaning and getting outdoors, I know you’re a teacher and you’re tired. Very, very, tired! It’s okay to be tired! You’ve spent almost a whole year now teaching in a pandemic, coming up with two sets of lesson plans for virtual and in-person learning, reminding kids ... Read More about How to Recharge & Prepare for the Last Quarter