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Second Grade Nautical Theme Classroom Makeover

February 6, 2019 Maria Manore Gavin 7 Comments

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 … [Read more...]

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Quick and Easy Bulletin Boards
 with Free Pennant Letters

September 9, 2017 Maria Manore Gavin 51 Comments

Thank you to ASTROBRIGHTS® Papers for partnering with me on this blog post to create pennant letters for the classroom. I received payment, trade, and/or products from Astrobrights in exchange for promoting their products. However, all opinions stated are my own and I only … [Read more...]

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Colorize Your Classroom with an Astrobrights DIY Paper Chain

August 24, 2015 Maria Manore Gavin 1 Comment

I am beyond excited to announce that the Astrobrights Papers' Colorize Your Classroom contest is back for another great year! The wonderful team at Astrobrights loves educators (almost as much as they love color!) and they want to encourage teachers to use color in their … [Read more...]

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Video Tutorial: Decorative Vinyl Trees for the Classroom

July 20, 2015 Maria Manore Gavin 34 Comments

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 … [Read more...]

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A Tiny Little Classroom Update

November 3, 2013 Maria Manore Gavin 24 Comments

I have been in school for nearly 9 weeks, but the classroom improvements continue! As you know by now, I am teaching in a new building this year and I am lucky enough to teach in a classroom that is simply stunning (it was a collaborative project between myself and Melanie … [Read more...]

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2013 Classroom Reveal {At Last!}

September 22, 2013 Maria Manore Gavin 164 Comments

I am so happy to finally share my BRAND NEW Kindergarten classroom with you! My school moved into a new (to us) building this summer and life at school has been interesting, to say the least! Kinder-Craze fans on Facebook have been begging me to share classroom photos. I hope it … [Read more...]

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Big Changes for My Classroom

August 5, 2013 Maria Manore Gavin 44 Comments

I have a secret to share with all of you. A big secret.  One I have been DYING to share with you but I had to wait until just the right time. You know my beautiful kindergarten classroom? The one with all the pretty colors? The one that was a finalist for the Schoolgirl … [Read more...]

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Planning the Perfect Mother’s Day Tea Party

April 21, 2013 Maria Manore Gavin 15 Comments

Spring is here and I am in planning mode for one of my favorite days as a kindergarten teacher: our  annual Mother's Day Tea Party. This event is a HUGE tradition at my school. The kindergarten students have thrown a tea party to celebrate Mother's Day for many years and the Moms … [Read more...]

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Rainbow Wind Socks Revisited

March 11, 2013 Maria Manore Gavin 11 Comments

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 around … [Read more...]

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RAINBOW FEVER

February 27, 2013 Maria Manore Gavin 8 Comments

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 … [Read more...]

Art, Math crafts, Decorations, math, Rainbows, skip counting, Spring, stained glass, window decoration

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

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