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How to Tell Your Students
 That You’re Pregnant

January 19, 2017 Maria Manore Gavin 41 Comments

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 July. We announced the big news to our family and friends last week and shared a few details about the pregnancy on our … [Read more...]

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“I Wheely Like You” Student Valentine Freebie

January 30, 2016 Maria Manore Gavin 3 Comments

Valentine's Day is coming! I am so excited for the upcoming holiday and you know who else is excited? My students! Few things are quite so thrilling to a young child as receiving dozens of little cards and friendship declarations from all of your friends. Oh wait. There is … [Read more...]

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Use Christmas Ornaments to Colorize Your Classroom Management

December 9, 2015 Maria Manore Gavin 7 Comments

The holidays have arrived! And so begins every teacher's daily roller coaster ride as we countdown to Christmas. I can literally feel the excitement in the air when my students arrive at school each day. I hear daily stories about their elves, trips to visit Santa and dozens of … [Read more...]

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Halloween Marshmallow Graphing Freebie and FUN!

October 14, 2015 Maria Manore Gavin 8 Comments

Halloween is so much fun when you are a kindergarten student. When you are a Kindergarten TEACHER, however, the holiday can easily become crazy and stressful. So much sugar, so much excitement, so many costumes. The secret to any  successful holiday celebration in the classroom … [Read more...]

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Scenes from a Kindergarten Mother’s Day Tea Party

May 11, 2014 Maria Manore Gavin 8 Comments

Happy Mother's Day to all the mommies out there! The students in my kindergarten class honored their mothers on Friday by inviting them to a very special Mother's Day Tea Party. This was another big FIRST for my class in our new building and I could not be more pleased with how … [Read more...]

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Sharing the Big Moment in a Kindergarten Classroom

April 30, 2014 Maria Manore Gavin 40 Comments

Earlier this week, I shared some very BIG news with my small students. The man I love asked me to be his wife and I said "yes." As we were driving home from a whirlwind weekend in Chicago, I turned to my fiancée Rob and wondered aloud "how will I tell my students?" This post … [Read more...]

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Celebrating a Q and U Wedding in Kindergarten

March 5, 2014 Maria Manore Gavin 30 Comments

Last week my kindergarten students celebrated a very special event… the Wedding of Q and U! If you are not already familiar with this event, let me fill you in! It is a silly, fanciful, wonderful way to teach students the spelling pattern of "qu" in a way that is truly memorable. … [Read more...]

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100th Day of School Ideas for Kindergarten

February 17, 2014 Maria Manore Gavin 27 Comments

Last week we celebrated the 100th day of school in my classroom, Kinder-Craze style. My students had a blast learning, counting and demonstrating their newly acquired knowledge of numbers and quantities up to 100. My camera was nearby throughout the entire event and I am so … [Read more...]

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Photo Tutorial: DIY Cup Cases for Frosted Christmas Trees

December 29, 2013 Maria Manore Gavin 10 Comments

After sharing my Frosted Christmas Trees blog post, I have received dozens of questions and comments about the plastic cups I use as carrying cases. People see the cups and ribbons, but want to know a few more details bout how I created the cups. I am happy to answer all of your … [Read more...]

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My Frosted Classroom Christmas Party

December 28, 2013 Maria Manore Gavin 33 Comments

Hello friends! Now that I am finally back from my whirlwind Christmas, I am so excited to share a peek into my classroom Christmas celebration with you. Well, maybe more than just a peek. Several peeks. Thirty peeks and inspirational photos. Ready? Me too! This post contains … [Read more...]

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

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