DIY Wood Slice Ornaments
Hello! I know a lot of teachers look for relatively inexpensive ornaments/gifts to make with or give to their students! Here is one of my favorites! (Please note this post contains some affiliate links for Amazon) Wood…
Creating Student Name Sticks
This quick DIY project will help you create student name sticks that last all year long! If you’re like me and teach multiple classes– you can use the various colors for different groups of kids! Here is the…
DIY Tire Seats
This summer project has taken me awhile– but I’m very happy with how it turned out! Here is the quick guide to how I made my tire seats (which I plan to use in my classroom as a…
DIY Paper Succulents
Hey everyone! So as I’ve been prepping for my classroom this summer– I’ve absolutely fallen in love with succulents! Not the cacti type– but the fat, round, and colorful type. As a result every piece of decor I’ve…
DIY Scratch-Off Reward Cards!
Are you looking for a fun and unique way to reward your students? Maybe you need a new idea for a class economy reward or class dojo reward? This idea doesn’t cost a lost of money– can be…
Office Makeover and DIY Gallery Wall
A few months ago I decided I better get serious about my work outside of school– and what better way than an office makeover? My office originally started out with hand-me-down items and mishmash (is that a word?)…
Celebrating Student Birthdays: Birthday Tub Fun!
Today I was sitting in my classroom making birthday gifts– I don’t usually do candy for birthdays– instead I give them something like a special pencil, bookmark, and birthday brag tag! I used to make bags like this:But…
DIY Crate Seats for the Classroom
Remember when the idea of making crate seats came out and it was all the rage? Me too. However, I am way behind the times! I decided that this summer was THE summer I was going to do…
DIY Student Supply Caddies
I must be on some kind of school crafting roll– because today I completed another project! Celebration with a cup of coffee! Our grade (actually our entire elementary school) is doing this thing where we charge supply fees–…
Organizing Your Daily Teaching Materials
Are you looking for a cheaper way to organize your daily teaching materials? If so, I have a great homemade solution for you! Last year I kept noticing how all the teachers had these awesome plastic tubs that…