The Christmas countdown is on! If you are looking for some great stories about Santa to share in the classroom with your students (or at home with your children), here is a list of 25 books about Santa to get you started. This post contains affiliate links. I receive a small … [Read more...]
What Your Child’s Teacher Could Really Use for Christmas
The Christmas season is upon us and everyone is working on their holiday shopping lists. Before you buy that apple mug or school themed Christmas ornament for your child's teacher, you may want to make a few minor adjustments to your list and purchase a more practical item that … [Read more...]
St. Nicholas Day Shoe Coloring Page & Resources
I teach kindergarten in a Catholic school and every year on December 6 all of the classrooms in my school prepare for Saint Nicholas to visit. Students decorate a shoe or stocking of some type that will hold a special S. Nicholas Day treat on the morning of December 7. Last year, … [Read more...]
Big Green Monster Kindergarten Watercolor Paintings
My students had a BLAST in our kindergarten classroom for Halloween last week, yet they were amazingly well behaved. We didn't have a week full of candy and silliness. We had fun, but it was more academic in nature and it really helped my students to remain in control of their … [Read more...]
FREE Halloween Color by Number- Trick AND Treat Blog Hop
Halloween is almost here and the Freebielicious girls have a very special treat for you . It's time to Trick AND Treat! This very special blog hop will help you stock up on classroom freebies and great teaching tips. Sometimes in the Halloween frenzy, a teacher … [Read more...]
Ideas and Resources to Teach Constitution Day in Kindergarten
Today we celebrated Constitution Day in my kindergarten classroom. Since the Constitution can be such a very BIG idea for young little minds, we always put a patriotic spin on this very special day. To begin, the students arrive at school dressed in red, white and blue. Then the … [Read more...]
Scenes from a Kindergarten Mother’s Day Tea Party
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...]
Photo Tutorial: DIY Cup Cases for Frosted Christmas Trees
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...]
My Frosted Classroom Christmas Party
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...]
A Christ-Filled Classroom Holiday Season
I love celebrating the Christmas season in my kindergarten classroom. Yes, the kids are wound up and excited, but it is such a joyful time of year. We talk about Santa, elves, and most importantly - Jesus. As a Catholic educator, Advent is one of my favorite seasons in the … [Read more...]
