Have you seen these precious truck-themed Easter eggs at the Dollar Tree lately? I found them recently and had to grab 4 packs. Then, I had to think of a truck-themed learning activity to utilize them, especially since we are learning about -ck soon! Grab Truck Easter Eggs These truck-themed Easter eggs come in a pack of 6, one of each of these colors. This truck-themed style egg was a … [Read more...]
Dollar Store Snow Globe Parent Gifts
This year I am making these cute dollar-store snow globe parent gifts for my class. Let me break down the steps to complete these if you would like to make some as well. Grab What You Need for the Dollar Store Snow Globe Parent Gifts First, you will need a few things. A snow globe, a picture of each student, scissors, super glue, and fake snow. I found these snow globes at The Dollar … [Read more...]
Dollar Store Hacks & Ideas
Do you love grabbing items from the dollar store to use in your classroom? Get ready for a treat all about Dollar Store Hacks & Ideas. I am going to show you things you items I snagged and ideas to use them in your classroom. I have 7 dollar store hacks & ideas I am sure you will love! Dollar Store Hacks & Ideas 1: Colorful Shot Glasses First, I found these colorful shot glasses in … [Read more...]
Dollar Store Curtains
A new classroom with windows means finding an awesome solution for curtains! A sweet teacher offered up a dollar store curtain hack I knew I had to try! Check out this Dollar Store Curtain Hack that will make your pocket book look fat while keeping your classroom cool. What You Need Buy Dollar store table cloths. I chose a rainbow of colors since black primary colors is the theme of my … [Read more...]
Printer Hack with Printable Magnetic Sheets
Get ready for me to blow you mind with a printer hack with printable magnetic sheets that will be a game changer in your classroom. I am going to show you how to use a printer to create custom creations for your classroom for pennies in a just 4 simple steps! Step 1- Set Up a Printer Station With Instant Ink First, set up a printer station. Here is a look at my HP8620 printer. I … [Read more...]
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 ideas for Student Christmas Gifts that are easy and do able for teachers. Dollar Books from Scholastic Use Scholastic points to get $1 book for each students. I save … [Read more...]
Dollar Store Ideas
As I prepare to head out to I Teach K in Vegas and Frog Street SPLASH in Texas, I heard many of you ask how you can be included in some of the professional learning FUN at home. I can't share with you my sessions, which are on Technology, Science and Social Studies, Phonics, and Google for I Teach K as well as QR Codes for Frog Street. BUT I can share with you some great Dollar Store Ideas … [Read more...]
Have You Seen a Five Below?
Warning- I hate shopping so if I am sharing a store with you, you know it is a cool place to try! My town got a store called Five Below a bit ago. I *thought* it was going to be a store with "cold weather stuff" like what you wear if it is "five below zero." Yeah... I am that dumb. THAT IS NOT WHAT THIS STORE IS. It is actually a store dedicated to items that are $5 or less. {Think … [Read more...]
Dollar Store Ideas
I hate shopping... I mean I really, really HATE shopping. {My husband actually buys all my clothes thank goodness!} My friend Reagan shared a fun post a few months ago about the cool finds she grabbed at a local dollar store. And I knew I had to make a stop... Typically, if I can't Amazon Prime it, I am not buying it. And after a few months of never getting to the store. {Sadly … [Read more...]