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Preschool-Friendly Paper Plate Christmas Wreath Craft

December 20, 2020 By Maria Manore Gavin Leave a Comment

Creating crafts at Christmastime will always be one of my favorite ways to celebrate the holidays with children. I loved incorporating crafts and art projects into our holiday fun when I taught kindergarten, and now that my daughter Dessa is old enough for preschool, the crafts keep rolling. We recently created a simple paper plate Christmas wreath that was the perfect age-appropriate project and … [Read More...]

Classroom Inspiration

Today I completed my latest classroom improvement project and I think I fell in love with my classroom all over again. You think I’m kidding, but I’m not. I found the most amazing and adorable teal and white chevron shelf liner at TJ Maxx and instantly knew the perfect project for my latest bargain find. […]

I recently shared a classroom photo on Instagram and was delighted to see the enthusiastic response from my fans. Kindergarten teachers don’t miss a beat and I received so many questions in regard to my file cabinets and the child silhouettes that are displayed throughout my classroom. This blog post is dedicated to answering a few […]

I have been in school for nearly 9 weeks, but the classroom improvements continue! As you know by now, I am teaching in a new building this year and I am lucky enough to teach in a classroom that is simply stunning (it was a collaborative project between myself and Melanie from Schoolgirl Style.) As I settle […]

Only 2 more days until my new students enter the classroom for the first time! I have been running around like a crazy person trying to set everything up and create a classroom environment that feels like a second home to us. Last week I turned my attention to bulletin boards. After seeing my Fancy […]

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Easy and Fun Thanksgiving Turkey Dot Marker Art

Thanksgiving is just a few days away and I think we all can agree that this one feels different from any Thanksgiving that any of us can remember. My husband and I are planning to stay home and … [Read More...]

Easy Preschool Fall Tree Art Project

Fall has arrived in Michigan! The days are getting shorter, temperatures are dropping, and the leaves are changing color. Peak color in our area has recently passed, but I am clinging to every … [Read More...]

Easy Pattern Bracelet Toddler Craft

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Second Grade Nautical Theme Classroom Makeover

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Celebrate the Gospel this Advent with a Box from HelloBible

The Christmas season is upon us and I truly feel as though there is magic in the air. As excitingly wonderful as Christmas trees, Santa and the colorful lights can be, I especially love the quiet, … [Read More...]

A Different Kind of First Day of School

Tomorrow is the first day of school and for the first time in as long as I can remember, I am not preparing for a day in the classroom. There are no new school supplies, no new clothes to lay out, no … [Read More...]

First Grade Classroom Makeover: Come Take a Tour!

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Twinkle Twinkle You’re A Star! Classroom Design with Schoolgirl Style & Carson-Dellosa

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Why I Love Blocks Rock! Engaging STEM Skills Through  Hands-On Game Play

Summer is here and it is a welcome change of pace from the oh-so-busy routine of the school year. No more early wake ups, heaps of home work, and cramming so many activities into a single day. … [Read More...]

Easy Cat in the Hat Art for Reading Month

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 Maria Gavin round Hello there and welcome!
I'm Maria Gavin - a kindergarten teacher, curriculum developer, educational blogger and founder of Kinder Craze.

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