Kinder Craze

A Kindergarten Teaching Blog

  • Home
  • About
  • Classroom
  • Decor
  • Math
  • Reading
  • Freebies
  • Shop
  • Events

FREE Parent Flip Book Template
 Featuring Astrobrights Paper

September 4, 2016 Maria Manore Gavin 100 Comments

I spent last week teaching my students how to be a kindergartener and next week I will meet with all of their moms and dads to teach them how to be a kindergarten parent. There is just SO much information that I have to squeeze into a 25 minute presentation. Those poor moms and … [Read more...]

Freebies, Giveaway, Management Astrobrights, back to school, FREEBIE, giveaway, organization, parent communication

Managing Student Supplies on Back to School Night

August 26, 2016 Maria Manore Gavin 7 Comments

Thank you to Avery for sponsoring this blog post. I received payment, trade and/or products from Avery in exchange for promoting. However, all opinions stated are my own. I only promote brands and products that I love and I truly adore Avery peel and stick labels in the … [Read more...]

Back to School, Giveaway, Organization, Sponsored back to school, giveaway, organization, sponsored

How to Build a Classroom Library

August 7, 2016 Maria Manore Gavin 16 Comments

This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. I receive a small income each time someone makes a purchase using my links, which helps to support the blog. In kindergarten, literacy is one of the most important aspects of the content I teach. It's my job to … [Read more...]

Back to School, Classroom back to school, classroom, classroom library, organization

Erin Condren Life Planner Review

August 8, 2015 Maria Manore Gavin 9 Comments

A few months ago, I shared an Instagram photo of the best mail day ever. My Stitch Fix box arrived on the same day as my new Erin Condren Life Planner. So many people wanted a peek at my planner and had such a genuine enthusiasm for Erin Condren's organizational products, I … [Read more...]

Giveaway, Organization erin condren, Life Planner, organization, planner

Back to School Organization with Avery Products, FREE Binder Covers and a GIVEAWAY

August 15, 2014 Maria Manore Gavin 90 Comments

Gearing up for back to school is hard work and it can be seriously stressful. Especially when papers are getting thrown your way all day long. I have a ton of forms, lists, procedural instructions, assessment paperwork and other important information that flows into my classroom … [Read more...]

Back to School, Freebies, Organization back to school, FREEBIE, organization, supplies, teacher tricks

Stock Up For Back to School and SAVE 28% on TpT

August 3, 2014 Maria Manore Gavin 8 Comments

Have you heard the news? The TpT site-wide Back to School sale is coming! On Monday, August 4 and Tuesday, August 5 you will have the opportunity to save 28% on EVERYTHING in my TpT store. All items will automatically be marked down 20% and you can save an extra 10% when you use … [Read more...]

Back to School, Freebies, Organization back to school, classroom, classroom decor, FREEBIE, organization, sale, Teachers Pay Teachers

Classroom Supply Labels are FINALLY Here!

July 26, 2014 Maria Manore Gavin 21 Comments

Hello everyone! I am so, so, SO happy to share a brand new (and highly anticipated) organizational product for your classroom on the blog today. Editable Classroom Supply Labels are finally here! Fans have been BEGGING me to list the Classroom Supply Labels on TpT ever … [Read more...]

Classroom, Organization back to school, classroom, labels, organization, Teachers Pay Teachers

Cutest Ever Supply Pails Giveaway

July 12, 2014 Maria Manore Gavin 12 Comments

Freebielicious Vegas Week is coming to a close but the fun's not over yet! I still have one more surprise giveaway to share with you. For this giveaway, I dove deep into the Kinder-Craze archives (aka my bedroom closet) to share actual  organizational materials that I have … [Read more...]

Organization giveaway, organization, supplies

BIG Updates to help you Label Your Classroom Library… Now Featuring Accelerated Reader Labels

June 23, 2014 Maria Manore Gavin 5 Comments

Summer is here and it is time to get organized! Most elementary teachers have a classroom library for their students to use throughout the school year. Setting up, organizing, and making a classroom library look attractive can be a BIG job! Fortunately, Classroom Library … [Read more...]

Classroom, Organization labels, library, organization, Teachers Pay Teachers

Tools to Help You Level Your Classroom Library

May 18, 2014 Maria Manore Gavin 61 Comments

A few weeks ago, I shared tips for organizing your classroom library. The response to that blog post has been overwhelming! In the post, I explained that I sort the books in my own classroom library by reading level, as well as theme. Sorting by theme is the easy part. We all … [Read more...]

Back to School, Classroom, Organization, Reading classroom library, Daily 5, guided reading, labels, library, organization, Reading

Next Page »
 Maria Gavin round Hello there and welcome!
I'm Maria Gavin - a kindergarten teacher, curriculum developer, educational blogger and founder of Kinder Craze.

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Search the Blog


Click to Join the Kinder Craze Facebook Group


Subscribe via Email

Success! Now check your email to confirm your subscription.

There was an error submitting your subscription. Please try again.

Shop Kinder Craze products on Teachers Pay Teachers Follow Kinder Craze on Bloglovin

Archives

Categories

Grab My Button

Kinder-Craze

The T-Shirt Shop

Classroom Inspiration

Silhouettes, File Cabinets, and Bright Colors, OH MY!

Stock Up For Back to School and SAVE 28% on TpT

An Easy Way to Hang from the Ceiling

DIY Book Cover Banner

DIY Polka Dot Borders

My Biggest FAQ… Answered!

Instagram

This error message is only visible to WordPress admins

Error: No connected account.

Please go to the Instagram Feed settings page to connect an account.

Find Me Here Too

Spring Project Inspiration

© 2019 · Powered by Genesis Framework & Wordpress · Design by: Bellano Web Studio

Read my legal disclosures and terms of use here.

Kinder Craze is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.