Are you looking for a fun way to build gingerbread houses in your classroom? Let me show you how to make a gingerbread milk carton house in a classroom setting. This is a tradition many Kindergarten and preschool classrooms do every year. You can do it too. Check out the example of a gingerbread milk carton house below. Are you ready to dive into creating a gingerbread house with graham crackers … [Read more...]
Gingerbread Man Learning Activities
Let's get ready for gingerbread week with a ton of great meaningful gingerbread man learning activities. We have so much ready for you to print and easily prep so you can enjoy learning with your class. Get ready to snag so many learning activities that you will want two weeks to cover all these great content and Gingerbread man learning activities printables. Gingerbread Man Learning … [Read more...]
Stick Man: Literacy Idea for December
Have you heard of the incredible book called Stick Man? It is written by Julia Donaldson, the author of The Gruffalo and it has stolen my heart. This book is a great addition to any classroom during Christmas. I can't wait to show you a Stick Man Literacy Idea for December. Using Stick Man for Literacy Ideas Stick Man is a book about a man, who is made of sticks, who is mistaken for … [Read more...]
Squirrel’s New Year’s Resolution Printables
Start the New Year with Squirrel's New Year's Resolution To start the New Year with a bang, I suggest using the fun book Squirrel's New Year's Resolution. (You can grab it here on Amazon.) It is such a fun way to talk about resolutions in a way that little learners can understand. Integrating holidays and ELA is such a great use of time in the classroom. This sweet book is about a Squirrel … [Read more...]
Gingerbread Learning Activities for Kindergarten
Gingerbread week is here and it is packed full of amazing Gingerbread Learning Activities for Kindergarten to integrate the curriculum across as many subjects as possible. Check out these reading, math, science, and even art learning activities for Gingerbread Week. Rhyming Words Let's start with these rhyming words gingerbread men. You can use some or all of the words to create a fun … [Read more...]
Black Friday Deals for Teachers
Looking to get some digital deals for Black Friday? Let's help you get organized to get the most bang for your buck. Please keep in mind that I share daily deals and steals on this Digital Deals Facebook page. You can join and add friends. One really exciting thing to mention is that MANY of these deals can be grabbed NOW! I updated this on 11/25/2021 Amazon Fire TV Stick … [Read more...]
Christmas Books for Kids
There is a collection of Christmas Books for Kids in lower elementary classrooms. A staple in every lower elementary library could be a bit of timeless, fun, and beloved Christmas-themed books. These best Christmas books for kindergarten can be read once, or time and time again to help teach a lesson about traditions, giving to others, and spreading the magic of the season. The best Christmas … [Read more...]
Simply Lovely Tile Gift
Here is a Simply Lovely Tile Gift each parent will love to receive this year. Every teacher is packing in the arts and crafts this week to get the holidays gifts prepped for their students' families. Teacher love finding simple, easy, lovely, and cheap crafts their students can help create from their hearts. Here is a simple craft your pocket book will LOVE but not nearly as much as your parents … [Read more...]
Gifts Teachers Want
Parents, so many times I get ask about what Gifts Teachers Want. I have a secret to share with you concerning Christmas gifts. First, teachers do not expect gifts at Christmas. I have gone many years without getting a single gift. We are truly and completely moved if we do get a gift. I mean this. First and foremost, my most meaningful gifts have been notes written by parents expressing their … [Read more...]
Student Christmas Gifts
Student Christmas Gifts: Christmas is a fun time in every classroom, but the finical stress of what you as the teacher can get each and every student in your classroom isn't something that should be adding to your stress factor this year. Here are a few inexpensive gifts for students from teachers. Many of these are bulk gifts for students that your team can go in on as well. Dollar Books from … [Read more...]
How to Make Easy Toy Soldier Ornaments
Let me show you How to Make Easy Toy Soldier Ornaments. Christmas time is approaching and it is important to make fun, cheap toy soldier ornaments. Make these easy toy soldier ornaments with your students or personal children. It will be a simple, cheap, and FUN ornament children will love to create and parents will love to display. What you will need to make Easy Toy Soldier Ornaments This … [Read more...]
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bell
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bell: This time of year is too crazy to try to put together amazing lesson plans by yourself. Let's face it... this month is crazy! Recess is going to be inside, specials are going to be canceled, and you are most likely going to be sick and need a sub at some point.I am here to help with this There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bell Literacy and Math … [Read more...]