At my school, we often make cards in class to give to special people or for special occasions. In the older grades, it’s simple: just pass out construction paper, brainstorm ideas for what to say, and let the kids have at it. They can create their own drawings and write
Ah, teaching… long hours in the classroom managing dozens of little people, followed by a few more hours of work at home- pinning, planning and paper checking. Then getting up the next morning and doing it all over again. And yet…I love it. And I know you do too otherwise
I am so fortunate to teach in a school that permits me to hang student artwork and other decorations from the ceiling of my classroom. Hanging decorations give my room that fun spark that makes my learning atmosphere fun. My first few years of teaching, I was constantly pushing desks
It’s that time of year…apple season! I have the PERFECT activity for teachers with busy schedules that want to fit a quick apple-themed craft into their day. Make paper plate apples! Materials needed: small paper plates (dessert size) red tempra paint paint brushes red glitter red and green construction paper
You know how much I love to experiment with my classroom decor and to create my own items that don’t look like they came direct from the local teacher store. This year my birthday board was no exception. I found some adorable crowns from Creative Teaching Press that coordinated with
Constitution Day is coming! Since kindergarteners are so young, the concept of the Constitution is a big, tough concept to understand. Most Kindergarten students know that they should love our country, that the flag is a symbol of our country, and that our flag is red, white, and blue and that
The wait is over! I gave my classroom a MAJOR makeover this year and have been dying to share photos with you. Here is the view from the door to the classroom. I am in LOVE with the polka dot lanterns from Schoolgirl Style. It’s no accident that the lanterns
No, your monitor does not need adjusting – Kinder-Craze just got a new blog design! The wonderful and talented Tricia from Tricia Nae Designs was fabulous through the entire process. By now, I think it’s fairly obvious to all of my readers that I am a Type-A Perfectionist and Tricia
Congratulations to Cindy Lusk from All Things Teachery! She was lucky number 30 for the Zebra Pen Giveaway. Thanks to everyone who participated. I’m flattered to have so many blog followers and I have another giveaway on the horizon!
