As the end of the year approaches are your early finishers getting into mischief? Here are a couple of simple ideas to focus students on early finisher activities that will keep your classroom running smoothly at the end of the year. Early Finishers: Being Thankful Teaching gratitude helps students learn an important life skill. In […]


7 Springtime Survival Strategies
Spring has sprung! As the weather warms and you your students become restless, try some of these springtime survival strategies in your classroom and let me know how they work for you. 1. Keep it Novel At this point of the year, the students are used to all the awesomeness in your classroom. Introducing something […]


Fall Crafts and Decorations
Don’t you love Fall? Fall crafts and decorations can be so fun. What makes crafting even better? Turning it into a party. Some teacher friends and I got together and had a Fall Pinterest Party. Be sure to check out the Fall Appetizers and Fall Desserts when you are done here. Fall Craft #1: Halloween Luminaries […]


Fall Desserts
Fall Desserts? When you think of holiday desserts, your mind may head to Christmas, but don’t be fooled. There are so many delicious possibilities. Whether these are used for a Halloween party, or Thanksgiving, you will love them. Have you ever pinned a dessert on Pinterest? You can stop laughing now. Who hasn’t?! The problem […]


Fall Appetizers
Fall appetizers are one of my favorite things about Autumn. As the weather gets chilly, something warm and savory hits the spot. Pinterest has so many wonderful fall ideas, but who has time to try them all? A few of my friends and I decided to have a Fall Pinterest Party. We each made a […]

