Easy Classroom Door Decor for Every Season

Sprucing up your classroom to match the season can make it feel more welcoming, but it can seem like an overwhelming task. Here’s a simple idea: swap out your classroom door decor with the seasons! Check out the images in this post to inspire an

Videos and No Prep Activities for Indoor Recess

Let’s be real—indoor recess can be rough. The kids are bouncing off the walls, the noise level is creeping higher, and all you want to do is hit play on a video and breathe for five minutes. But… admin says no. Good news: You can

Inclusive and Fun Holiday Classroom Celebrations

Celebrating holidays in the classroom can be challenging. Here’s how to honor students’ diverse backgrounds while keeping your schedule intact. Whether your classroom includes students celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or no holidays at all, here are some creative ways to harness the magic of the

Celebrate the Extra Day: Leap Year Classroom Activities

The gift of an extra day is coming your way! Yep, that’s right – every four years, we get a bonus day on February 29th. Why let this special day pass by without some classroom fun and learning? In this blog post, we’ve got the

Teacher Gift Guide: 11 Gift Ideas Teachers Will Truly Love

With the holidays coming up, you might be looking for the perfect gift to show your appreciation for a teacher or colleague. Finding something affordable and useful can be tricky, so save time with our quick teacher gift guide—it’s got something for every educator on

January Math Centers for 1st & 2nd Grade

It’s time to talk math centers for January!  Winter has officially arrived.  Up here in Minnesota the snow is piling up, the temperatures are below freezing, and the snow sports are in full force.  I use these winter themed math centers as a way of

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