Valentine's Day is such a fun holiday to share in the classroom! I've collected some unique books for you to read aloud. These books aren't about Valentine's Day, but more about showing love for those around you. Here is a collection of Valentine's Day read alouds to share with your … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day Read Alouds
Holidays
10 Tips for a Successful Holiday Party
Planning a classroom party this holiday season? It can be hectic and feel overwhelming, but here are a few tips to ensure that everything runs smoothly. 1. Get volunteers Parents love to help out in the classroom! This is the perfect opportunity to recruit extra help. Think about how many … [Read more...] about 10 Tips for a Successful Holiday Party
An Easy (and Inexpensive) Parent Gift
When I was in elementary school, I loved making gifts for my parents for Christmas. Forget the holiday party, I looked forward to craft day! We got to put our love and heart into creating a present that I could put under the tree on Christmas Eve and watch my parents open in the morning. … [Read more...] about An Easy (and Inexpensive) Parent Gift
Teacher Appreciation Week
Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week! At our school, we get all the students involved to show the staff how much we really care about them. It's a really simple, easy project that has a big impact. Each student receives a blank template to complete. Classroom teachers can decide to do this in … [Read more...] about Teacher Appreciation Week
Create a Calendar – Updated!
Last year, I came up with the idea for my Create a Calendar and it is probably one of my favorite products I've ever made. It is a calendar that students can put together to give to their parents as a gift for the holidays. My favorite part? No glitter! (Confession: I am an … [Read more...] about Create a Calendar – Updated!
Winter Ornaments
My students made some pretty awesome Christmas decorations this week, thanks to my fifth grade team! These are projects that they do every year, but it was brand new to me. The first was a stained glass ornament. To make these, the students traced a printed design onto an … [Read more...] about Winter Ornaments