Meet the Teacher Night (Made Easy)
Back to school night– meet the teacher night– open house night– Whatever you call it, it can be a source of stress! But it doesn’t have to be! Here are some simple ideas to help you figure out…
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…
The BEST Pencil Sharpener
Hello teacher friends! Today I am sharing with you my ALL TIME favorite pencil sharpener! I know some people are all about the electric sharpeners– but I was always so bummed when I purchased one and it burned…
Bulletin Board Tips & Tricks
I have a love/hate relationship with my bulletin boards! Some years they seem to come together nicely– and other years they seem a disaster! Last year was tough because I only had 2 boards– so I had to…
I’m Done… Now What?
It’s the question every teacher dreads… “I’m done, what do I do?” If I had a dollar for each time my students asked me this question, I would be rich– probably a millionaire! At the beginning of each…
Monthly Organization
Do you feel like you’re constantly digging around in your files for holiday and seasonal activities? I always found it handy to keep all of my seasonal activities and books in one location! Setting up a seasonal organizer…
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…