As teachers, we give students the gift of our time and creativity daily. Gifts from the heart are the greatest of all. But sometimes, a little something extra to celebrate or show appreciation for your students and fellow teachers can go a long way! Check out these...
Tips and Timesavers for Back to School Set Up
The school year is wrapping up, books are being packed up and papers recycled. As teachers around the country pack up their current classrooms, many begin to think about how to set up their classroom differently next year. (Yep, teachers can't help thinking that far...
Riddle Bags to Count Down the End of the Year
Have you tried riddle bags to count down the end of the school year yet? This is one of the most fun and easy ways to celebrate the count down to the end of the school year! How do Riddle Bags Work? Each day when students arrive at school, a new riddle bag will be on...
20+ Fresh Ideas for Report Card Comments
“I’m writing student report card comments and I’m stuck! Help!” “I need to write 30 individual report card comments and I have no idea where to begin…” “What can I say on the report card so parents will understand their child’s skills?” “How do I write a report card...
Seasonal and Holiday Projects for 2nd Graders
With so many subjects and skills to teach, it can sometimes be a struggle to squeeze in high-quality science and social studies instruction. We get it! That’s why we created the Monthly and Seasonal Projects All Year Bundle. Teachers love this bundle as a way to...
Last Week of School Activities
Phew! The wildest school year is coming to a close. As we wind down it’s time to get some fun last week of school activities planned to celebrate making it through the chaos. Here’s a quick reference list to get the idea juices flowing. When possible there are...
End of the Year Memory Book
We made it! Let’s say it louder because, after the hurricane of chaos that we all experienced in 2020, it’s deserved. WE MADE IT! This year has been the toughest year that many of us have experienced as educators. So, let’s end the year on a high note. What better way...
How to Use End of the Year Awards with Remote Learning (or In-Person Learning!)
As teachers, we look forward to a few times each school year: the beginning, the breaks, and the end. The beginning allows us to meet the new lucky little learners in our classroom. We’re energized, challenged, and excited. The breaks give us a chance to regroup and...
How to Pack up your Classroom so you are Successful in the Fall
It's almost summer and time to pack up your classroom. If you are anything like me you may be tempted to just shove everything behind a cabinet door and deal with it in the fall. Yes? No? Regardless of how neat and organized you are, there are...
End of the School Year Words of Wisdom Activity
Hyper kids, testing, (extra coffee), irritable teachers, report cards, memory books, (extra coffee), next year's classroom ordering, student placements for 3rd grade, field trips, (extra coffee), need I say more? When is your last day of school? Our last day with...