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How to Tell Your Students That You’re Pregnant
In case you haven’t heard the good news, let me let you in on my little secret: I’m going to be a mom! My husband Rob and I are so excited to be parents this
13 Books About Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day is coming and I for one am ready for spring! I’ve rounded up a collection of 13 books about Groundhog Day to help you prepare to teach your students this fun American tradition. Here’s a
Easy Christmas Candle Craft for Kids (Great for Advent Too!)
There’s no time of year quite like the holidays. Especially in a kindergarten classroom. The kids are excited, and we always have so many holiday events at school. On top of all of the special
15 Must-Follow Teacher Instagram Accounts
Instagram is my absolute favorite social media platform. Nothing gives me more pleasure than scrolling through my IG feed and seeing photos of my friends and family members. Instagram also happens to be my favorite
All Saints Day for Kids Kindergarten Classroom Resources
With all of the Halloween festivities about to begin, it’s easy for All Saints Day to get lost in the shuffle. But for Catholic School teachers, November 1 is an important day of honoring the Saints.
Say Hello to the Otto Storage Stool My New Favorite Teacher Chair
Now that I am finally adjusting to all of my classroom changes this year, I’ve had a chance to rearrange a few things that just haven’t been working for me and fall into a groove
Changes In My Classroom This Year
My classroom looks and feels a lot different this year than it has in the past. For one thing, there are 17 students in my class this year. Ten of those students are full-day students in what
How to Tell Your Students That You’re Pregnant
In case you haven’t heard the good news, let me let you in on my little secret: I’m going to be a mom! My husband Rob and I are so excited to be parents this
13 Books About Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day is coming and I for one am ready for spring! I’ve rounded up a collection of 13 books about Groundhog Day to help you prepare to teach your students this fun American tradition. Here’s a
Easy Christmas Candle Craft for Kids (Great for Advent Too!)
There’s no time of year quite like the holidays. Especially in a kindergarten classroom. The kids are excited, and we always have so many holiday events at school. On top of all of the special
15 Must-Follow Teacher Instagram Accounts
Instagram is my absolute favorite social media platform. Nothing gives me more pleasure than scrolling through my IG feed and seeing photos of my friends and family members. Instagram also happens to be my favorite
All Saints Day for Kids Kindergarten Classroom Resources
With all of the Halloween festivities about to begin, it’s easy for All Saints Day to get lost in the shuffle. But for Catholic School teachers, November 1 is an important day of honoring the Saints.
Say Hello to the Otto Storage Stool My New Favorite Teacher Chair
Now that I am finally adjusting to all of my classroom changes this year, I’ve had a chance to rearrange a few things that just haven’t been working for me and fall into a groove
Changes In My Classroom This Year
My classroom looks and feels a lot different this year than it has in the past. For one thing, there are 17 students in my class this year. Ten of those students are full-day students in what
Free Sight Word Reader
Download a free copy of “I See the Farm” Interactive Sight Word Reader and discover why teachers and students love these cut and paste sight word books!
Hi, I'm Maria.
I’m a former kindergarten teacher turned work-from-home mom. I still love sharing ideas and resources to make teaching easier, so you can focus on what really matters in the classroom. When I’m not working on the blog, you’ll find me chasing kids around the house with a cold cup of coffee in my hand (some things never change even once you’re out of the classroom!)