Valentine’s Day is one of the best days in school. I’m not just talking about in the land of kindergarten, either. Valentine’s cards from teachers, whether they are a lollipop valentine, a popcorn valentine, or a ring pop valentine,…finding fresh and fun Valentine’s cards from teachers that students will love can be challenging. They can […]
As the New Year approaches, it’s the perfect time for educators to inspire creativity and goal-setting in their K-4 classrooms. (Or PreK, homeschool, or 5 & 6th! ) This blog post is full of fresh, exciting ideas for bulletin boards and activities that will make your classroom sparkle like a disco ball! From engaging crafts […]
March is a magical month, filled with the excitement of spring and the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day! This month is the perfect opportunity to inspire our young writers with engaging and creative activities. As teachers and caregivers to young children, we know how important it is to nurture our young writers’ creativity. That’s why […]
I don’t know about you, but Halloween always falls right at the end of our Q1 report cards, parent-teacher conferences, and Red Ribbon Week. In other words, IT’S CRAZY BUSY. Because of this, I love having these EASY Halloween printables ready to go. They save me time and brain power, and the kids LOVE to […]
Can video game decor REALLY boost your student engagement? YES. AND… it will also level up your classroom organization. Don’t believe me? “I can’t believe y’all waited until the year I was gone from LDC to have THIS as the school-wide theme.” – said a disappointed 6th grader at back-to-school night visiting with his kindergarten […]
What exactly IS a schoolwide theme? How does it work? Who decides what the theme is? Why do schools even do this? I know, I know! Soooo many questions! I’ll answer them all for you. Promise. But first… A schoolwide theme is a brilliant way to unite students, staff, and families each year. Themes can […]
While a book for kindergarten may seem like it is only meant for 5-year-olds, it has the power to teach and remind all ages of important lessons that we can easily forget. Teaching kindergarten has provided countless moments to reflect on who I was as a 5-year-old and who I wanted to be. As I […]
Let’s set the scene: You have just been hired to teach – KINDERGARTEN. You are going through ALL the nerves and excitement and can’t wait to meet your kids. BUT – there’s a topic that stays ever-present in your mind in the summer months leading up to the new school year: Setting up a kindergarten […]
What is my biggest announcement to date? Well…I WROTE A BOOK! Technically speaking, WE wrote a book. Who’s WE, you ask? My songwriting partner and pal, Nathan Meckel. There’s a little bit of a back story that follows the journey from idea – to song – to idea – to book release in the fall […]
Whats a desk pet shop? You may be saying to yourself, “Not only am I wondering what’s a desk pet SHOP – but just WHAT is a DESK PET?” Aha. Good question. If you aren’t sure what a desk pet is…check out this post first! Now, let’s say that you DO know what a desk […]
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