Like all elementary teachers, I have a not-so-slight addiction to quality school supplies. You know what I'm talking about. If you're anything like me, your first great love was a brand-new box of Crayola crayons, which was probably followed by a perfectly sharpened set of … [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...]
A Better Way to Collect Money for the Classroom
A few years ago my teaching partner and I put a stop to the Nickel and Dime Cycle in our classrooms. You know what I'm talking about. The note that goes home saying "We are working on a special holiday craft… please contribute $2." Six weeks later, that note is followed by … [Read more...]
Back to School Organization with Avery Products, FREE Binder Covers and a GIVEAWAY
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...]
Cutest Ever Supply Pails Giveaway
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...]
Watcha Shootin’ With? A Look At My Camera
You may have noticed that my little blog has undergone a few changes in the past year. In addition to having a new domain that is much easier to remember (kindercraze.com), the photos and images I share in each post have substantially improved. When I first began my blogging … [Read more...]
Erin Condren Life Planner Unboxing (and a GIVEAWAY)
Friends, I have a confession to make. Yes, ANOTHER confession. About ANOTHER addiction of mine. I'm not just obsessed with cute storage containers or brightly colored tape dispensers. I am also obsessed with sparkly things. And personalized things. And a little ol' … [Read more...]
I’m in Love!
This Valentine's Day I have been bitten by the love bug. It started as a crush from a glance and has escalated into LOVE. I'm just going to say it: I am in LOVE with my new tape dispensers. This post contains affiliate links. I earn a small commission each time someone makes … [Read more...]
Cutest-Ever Supply Pails
I just can't stop myself from adding new improvements to my classroom! This week I was at it again by giving my center for extra student supplies a fresh new look. I created what just might be the cutest-ever pails to hold classroom supplies. Setting the Scene I have a small … [Read more...]
Stickers Organized!
I have a HUGE sticker collection that I inherited from another teacher. The collection was already organized when I received it, but all of the stickers were stored in a gigantic binder that was bursting at the seams. It was a mess. After a few years, I ditched the binder and … [Read more...]
