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Printable Valentine’s Day Decorations
With all of the snowy weather that we’ve had recently Valentine’s day is really sneaking up. Since we’ve had to shift and adjust plans so many times the last thing we all need to plan for one more classroom event that may or may not actually happen – depending on the weather. These printable decorations are perfect for this particular situation. Print them, cut them out, and if they don’t end up getting used this year you can easily put them in a fil folder and use them next year! This set includes everything that you need to host a classroom party – purchase the set once and use it…
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Classroom Materials for Valentine’s Day
I just really freaking love Valentine’s Day! I don’t know if it’s the colors, or showing people how much we care about them, but it makes my soul smile – and right now, I’ll take all of that I can get. If you’re looking to infuse your preschool classroom environment with a little more Valentine spirit, here are my picks for fun valentine’s day classroom materials. All links are affiliates. Wooden heart shaped bowls – These are classic and fun at the same time. You can’t beat the wooden feel and organic lines, and they really are useful for storing and displaying all of those manipulatives. 3D Felt Hearts – Since this…
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Teacher Valentine Gifts
Last week I rounded up all of the teacher Valentine’s Day gifts I’ve shared in the past and I promised that I would also feature what I’m doing this year. Here it is! This year my daughter has multiple teachers, which has made the entire teacher-gifting experience a bit more of a challenge. For Valentine’s day I decided to keep it small. I made each teacher a quilted bookmark and I’m going to pair these with some cookies. I’m really trying to create handmade gifts that will actually be used and appreciated!
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How our Family Celebrates Valentine’s Day
Our family truly loves Valentine’s Day. Over the years we’ve created meaningful traditions that feel like a natural fit and celebrate who we are as a family. We do all of this without spending a ton of money, and right now that feels like something to celebrate. So what does a frugal family Valentine’s Day look like? One of our favorite parts of any holiday is baking for others. Cookies have become a favorite gift to make because we get to use our talents and time to show others that we care. Making and decorating holiday cookies is something that I always loved doing with my mom, and now my…
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Preschool Valentine Activities for February
Valentine’s Day lends itself to so many fun ways to learn through play! Here are my favorite ideas and resources for exploring Valentine’s Day themes in the preschool classroom. Click the image for more information.
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Valentine’s Gifts for Teachers
Valentine’s day is coming at us way faster than I’m prepared for! If you’re feeling the crunch, here are all of the Valentine’s gifts for teachers that I’ve shared over the last few years. Hopefully these will help you check a few things off your list. Valentine Sourdough Gift Valentine’s Day Stationary Set Valentine’s Day Must-Haves Candy Jar Teacher Gift Stay tuned for this year’s gift idea (coming soon…) I can’t wait to share them!
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The Best Organization Products
We spend a lot of time on the go, which often means working in random places, lots of snacks, and doing homework in the car. There are definitely some products that make life easier when we’re especially busy. Here are all of the things that I use to make sure we have everything when and where we need it. All links are affiliates. Zipper Pouches – These have to be one of my favorite Amazon purchases of all time. I use them for everything from travel to toy organization. Happy Planner – My Happy Planner has truly made life easier. It’s so simple to keep all of my plans and…
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Getting – and Staying – Organized in the Classroom
I consider myself to be a very organized person, so these resources are things that I’ve created to make my planning process a little more streamlined and to help save time. These are all available in my TPT store, so make sure to click the links to see even more about them! Preschool Teacher Organization and Planning Pages – These are the pages that I keep within reach, either on my desk or my clipboard so that I can always make a note when something pops in my mind. Then I make sure to have them with me when I sit down to plan so that I can easily remember what…
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Organization Hacks for Busy Days
Usually January is a bit of a relief – a slower pace after the holiday bustle. I’m not sure what happened this year, but for some reason our calendar is EXPLODING with events, practices, meetings, and rehearsals. Managing all of this is a challenge. We’re running from one event to another, squeezing in work and homework where we can. I’ve definitely been leaning into my tried and true organization hacks to help things run a little more smoothly. Here’s what works for me. Goodness knows that every trick doesn’t work perfectly, and I’m always trying new strategies. These are helpful at the moment, but if I find others that make…
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Cozy Classroom Vibes
When it’s so cold outside all I want to do is hibernate. Hibernate and create the coziest space that I possibly can. Here are all of the things that I’d currently love to incorporate a little more of! All links are affiliates. Macrame Wall Hanging-Leaf Tapestry Ball String Lights Cozy Slippers Velvet Floor Pouf Chunky Cardigan Sweater Battery Operated Candles Wire Suncatcher
