
Crafts
Crafts are so much more than just cute art projects! Use crafts to teach following directions, sequencing, and work on important fine motor skills. These fun and cute craft ideas will keep you crafting all year long!

Rainbow Wind Socks Revisited
This week I am filled with warm, fuzzy feelings of nostalgia and awe. You know how kids get SO excited for their birthdays? They wait and wait and wait and FINALLY it arrives and (as far as they’re concerned) it’s the greatest day ever and the whole world is revolving

St. Patrick’s Day Activities, Emergent Reader & a Freebie!
I love St. Patrick’s Day. It’s a great day to wear some green, get a little silly, and just shake things up a little as we eagerly look forward to Spring Break. If you need some festive activities to keep your students engaged, look no further! I have some great ideas

RAINBOW FEVER
This week I came to the realization that I am done with winter. I’m tired of cold, snow, wind, ice, sleet, and gray skies. So I began a personal crusade in my classroom to get rid of every wintery image. Snowflakes, snowmen, blue decor, everything – GONE. My new mantra has
Dazzling Paper Plate Snowflakes
I woke up this morning to the sweetest sound any teacher can ever dream of: the sound of a phone ringing to tell me it was a SNOW DAY. I am not a big fan of the cold or snow, but I live for Snow Days! In honor of my
Festive Winter Window Decor and a Freebie
This week my I entered my post-Christmas classroom and instantly felt the need to freshen it up and bring a little “winter wonderland” into our learning environment. We arrived at school on Monday with a fresh blanket of snow outside and it only seemed appropriate to add some wintry fun
Halloween Treats and Fun
Need a little inspiration for Halloween? Look no further! Monster Jugs I have been LOVING all things monster this season. We have been reading the book Go Away, Big Green Monster over and over again in my kindergarten classroom. This book is one of my all-time favorites and my students
Free Patriotic Headband Craft for Kids
Download a FREE copy of this “Patriotic Headband Craft” and add some patriotic fun to your classroom or home.
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Hi, I'm Maria.
After years of teaching kindergarten, I now focus on helping teachers and I’m here to make your job easier. When I’m not doing that you will find me playing with my kids, hanging with the hubby, or occasionally enjoying a little “me” time with an at-home manicure and a vanilla latte. Want to learn more? Check out my story below. I’m sure we have a lot in common!