This Ultimate Holiday Outlet Sale post was sponsored by Cincinnati Premium Outlets. All experiences and opinions shared are my own. With the season of giving upon us, an afternoon trip to Cincinnati Premium Outlets in Monroe, Ohio was on the agenda ! I’m a Northern Kentucky gal, but the deals for the Ultimate Holiday Outlet Sale […]
When it comes to the never-ending activity surrounding Christmas, having realistic holiday expectations for kids probably doesn’t make your to-do list. It took many, MANY years for it to be a priority for me, that’s for sure. I’ve found, however, that a small shift in mindset can really the sweeten the season and make it […]
Looking for the perfect present to take to a holiday exchange this season? This secret Santa gift guide shares 25+ fun gifts that are all $20 or less. All items can be purchased on Amazon, making this the easiest gift guide to shop ever! Perfect for Secret Sister exchanges, stocking stuffers, and work parties, too! […]
Today, I welcome the fabulous Jennifer from Happy Teacher Mama as she shares 6 tips for a stress-free holiday in the classroom! I love Jennifer’s take on embracing the chaos of the season. A must-read for all my classroom teachers! As a kid, I always looked forward to holidays at school. There was just so […]
How was Valentine’s Day in your classroom? Full of candy and sweetness and a little bit of craziness, I’m sure! My kiddos had a blast taking treats to their friends and, of course, bringing home lots of sugary goodies, too. If you’re like me, your classroom stash is pretty heavily stocked right now, and maybe boasting some […]
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Eeeh! It’s one of my favorite times of year to be a teacher. I just eat up a good theme, particularly around Thanksgiving. #punintended This post is all about turkeys and includes FIVE free turkey activities! Just look for the pink text throughout this post to see what you can snag! First up is a toooooooon […]
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Teaching and learning about clouds can be SO fun! Seriously, kids love analyzing the sky, identifying different kinds of clouds, and determining the weather based on their cloud knowledge. Here are some fun science, literacy, and math activities to use while learning about clouds! Vocabulary is such a HUGE component of developing competency in any content area, […]
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If you need a quick FREE dental health activity to do with your kiddos in February for Dental Health Month, check out this free printable! Provide each student with a badge for them to write their dental health pledges. Then, they can cut out the badges and where as a necklace or pinned to their […]
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I can’t believe January is already nearing an end and I’m writing about February Science Activities! So. Crazy. Thoughts of February are starting to creep into our minds. Groundhogs, hearts everything and everywhere, boxes of chocolate, and after all that sugary goodness, dental health! But, of course! This resource is packed – literally, BRIMMING – […]
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Hello, friends! Can you believe Christmas Break is *finally* here?! I’ll pause for a moment while you give yourself a big ol’ pat on the back (or grab another sip of that Christmas cocktail you’re enjoying) for finishing the first half of the school year strong! You probably Polar Expressed yourself right out the door […]
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If your students LOVE nonfiction, then they will absolutely eat up a thematic study of BATS! These little creatures have lots to offer your curriculum, from life cycle to echolocation to special features and abilities. I love to make class posters for whatever theme I might be doing. This gives my students a chance to […]
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Hey, y’all! Just wanted to pop in for a quick second on this busy Wednesday to show you all this fun little directed drawing activity. It’s SUPER simple, requires very little skill, AND can be made using only six letters from the alphabet! Best news? You can snag the FREE directions in my TpT shop […]
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One thing I’ve learned from teaching is that kiddos absolutely adore informational texts. They find factual information so intriguing, and they practically jump out of their seats at the opportunity to spout off their knowledge! Or wiggle fiercely when they’re seated in front of you on the floor, waving their hands wildly in the air. That mental image is […]
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