Easy Pattern Bracelet Toddler Craft
This post contains affiliate links. I earn a small commission each time someone makes a purchase through one of my links, which helps to support the blog. I can't believe that it has been two years since I decided to step out of the classroom and stay home to be a full-time mommy to my daughter, Dessa. In those two years, a lot has changed. Our family was blessed last fall with the arrival of … [Read More...]
Classroom Inspiration
I may have stepped out of the classroom this year to be at home with my daughter, but I still can’t resist a good classroom makeover. This past summer, I transformed my friend’s second grade classroom into a nautical … wonderland? I honestly don’t know what I should call this oceanic oasis. Regardless, I poured my […]
Friends, I have confession to share with you today. It’s about my classroom. You know… my beautiful classroom. Last year, it wasn’t ready on the first day of school. Oh it was pretty and lanterns were hanging. And people walked in the room and gushed about how lovely it was. But it wasn’t READY. I […]
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 around and climbing on top […]
It’s mid-July and teachers are beginning to dream, shop and set up for their classroom setup. After reading about my kindergarten classroom, countless readers have requested more information on how I created the black trees that are displayed on my classroom walls. Today I am happy to answer all of your most-common questions and share […]
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