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. Instead, it’s time to recharge the family batteries, stay up a bit longer,
Reading month is coming to a close, but it’s not too late to incorporate a little celebratory art into your classroom – especially if you are counting down the minutes and looking for an easy way to fill the time until spring break can finally begin. Here is the perfect
There’s something about Valentine’s Day that draws in even the youngest of kids. Maybe it is the cards and candy, or maybe it is the feeling of being loved by family and friends. These Valentine’s Day books are the perfect addition to your read alouds this February. But don’t worry
Are you still using traditional worksheets to help your students master their color words? In my experience best way to help students that are struggling to learn their sight words is to provide opportunities for students to really study the letters in a meaningful way. Flashcards and color word worksheets alone just won’t cut it if a child is truly struggling. But cutting, unscrambling, and gluing to spell can make a meaningful difference and truly help. Today I’m thrilled to share a simple, but vibrant, booklet to help your students get one step closer to color word mastery for FREE. My students loved this project and I know that yours will too.
Have your kids joined the slime craze? Slime has become the rage with children across all ages, which is just fine by me because it’s a nice distraction from electronic devices. I was excited to discover that Elmer’s slime kits take all the guesswork out of making your own slime at home.
It’s that time of year once again! Teachers are back in school, back in the full swing of things, and summer already feels like a distant memory. Of course, back to school season always seems to have a few surprises in store for teachers, students and administrators. There’s nothing like a last-minute staff change or classroom assignment to make a teacher panic. Bulletin board pennant letters are the perfect quick and easy decor hack for anyone who finds themselves scrambling to decorate their classroom as the first day of school approaches. Best of all, I have a set of FREE bulletin board letters! Keep scrolling to get your free classroom pennants.
Now that summer has arrived, it’s fun to take a break, head outdoors and have a little fun! I have been wanting to make slime in the classroom with my kindergarteners, but the traditional recipes with cleaning chemicals made me nervous about harming the sensitive skin of my students. Until
Spring is in the air! It is filled with new growth, fresh colors, baby animals and a renewed sense of life. It’s one of my favorite seasons! Add some spring to your lesson plans with these spring picture books. Your students will love learning more about spring through these books.
You may notice that things look a bit different around here and I am beyond thrilled to finally share the fresh new site design with you today! This update has been a labor of love that I have spent the past nine months planning and preparing to launch. Everything has
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
How is it possible that the 4th of July is just around the corner? If you’re scrambling like me to add a quick and easy kid’s craft to your family celebration with minimal prep and materials that you probably already have in the house, you’re in luck! This simple patriotic
As a busy mom of two young children, I know the value of simple activities that are quick to set up and keep children engaged. Even better is when an activity helps reinforce an academic skill like letter recognition. My daughter Dessa is now three years old and technically “preschool” age
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 prepare an intimate family dinner for ourselves and the kids. The stakes
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 beautiful moment of this season. Right now is the perfect time to be out for a walk
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!
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!)
