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Graduation Decorations
I know that I’ve professed my love for my printable classroom decoration sets before, but this Graduation Decoration Set is hands-down my favorite. It coordinates so well with all of the other graduation materials that I use, and the printables included pack a big punch. This one set includes the following: “Congratulations” bunting – a perfect backdrop for your ceremony stage or photo area Hello banner – for making sure that family members can find the ceremony location easily Cupcake picks- which can also be used as stickers, or as seals for your diplomas Treat Bag Toppers – make ziploc bags look super fancy Name Plates – great for marking the children’s…
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Making Graduation Easy
It’s that time of year, Preschool Graduation Season! I’ve hosted my fair share of graduation ceremonies and it is easily one of the busiest, most stressful days of the year. A couple of years ago I put together a graduation set to make everything just a little easier on myself. I use all of these materials year after year, which means that I save time on designing materials, and I always know exactly what I need. I hope that you will find them helpful too – If you’ve already had your graduation celebration this year, it’s never too early to start thinking about next year! End of the Year Award…
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Friday Freebie – Teacher Appreciation Collaborative Project
Happy Friday! I hope that you have had a wonderful Teacher Appreciation Week, and that you’ve received the recognition that you deserve – or at the very least that you took some time to treat yourself! Today’s freebie is a great project that you can file away for next year’s celebration. This Teacher Appreciation Week Puzzle from Teaching in the Tongass encourages each child to think about what they love about their teachers, while working together to create a beautiful mural that the entire school can enjoy. Go download a copy and have a wonderful weekend!
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Quick, Easy Teacher Gift
Do you still need a quick gift for a teacher in your life? Whether you’re looking for a great idea for a co-worker, or your own child’s teacher, I’ve got you covered. I just made these brand new watercolor note cards, and they’re editable so you can add your favorite teacher’s name in a fun font for an easy personalized gift. If you want to add a little more, tie the note cards in a ribbon and slip in a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card for a treat that any teacher is sure to appreciate (and actually use!).
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Stock up for the end of the year!
There’s still time to take advantage of a great sale over at Teachers Pay Teachers! Yesterday I shared what’s on my wish list for this sale, today I wanted to share some of the items that I’ve created that have been really helpful in getting me through the end of the school year! My Graduation Bundle not only helps me prepare my kiddos for graduation, but it also includes many of the things that I use for the actual ceremony. Let me do a little of the work for you, so you can focus on the other details! The Get Ready for Kindergarten workbook is something that I send home with families. Between end…
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Teacher Appreciation Sale
Teachers Pay Teachers is having their big Teacher Appreciation Sale, and I have a tradition for every sale – I like to share what is on my wish list, and some of my favorite products in my store. So here are the things that I will definitely be buying during the sale: My first ever TPT purchase was this Planner from The Modern Teacher. I love that it is editable, and that she includes so many different layouts and page options to choose from. I’ve used this one for years, and now it’s time for something new, so I’m trying to decide between this one and this one. I hate…
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Teacher Appreciation Week – Don’t Forget about Yourself!
I’m all for celebrating other teachers (and fully believe that we need to make time to do this more than once a year) but I also know that no one knows you better than you know yourself – So this year, I’m encouraging you to celebrate all of your own hard work! Take a little time to pamper yourself or indulge in a special treat. You certainly deserve it, and let’s be honest, some of my favorite gifts are things that I’ve bought for myself! Whether you feel like making an investment in something you really want, or you’re looking to be a little more frugal, here are some of…
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Friday Freebie – Mother’s Day Questionnaire
Happy Friday! I hope that the spring weather is making your weeks fly by faster! Today’s freebie is another great idea for your Mother’s Day celebration. I love activities that encourage children to share their thoughts and opinions, just like this Mother’s Day Questionnaire from Lisa Markle Sparkles. Children love the one on one time that they get to tell you about their mom, and moms love to read their children’s hilarious answers. It’s a fun little extra to add in with whatever cards you’ve made, and a great way to help children remember exactly what they are celebrating. Go download your copy and have a great weekend!
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Easy Photo Cards for Mother’s Day
I must admit that when it comes to cards, I am a slacker. This is true in my personal life, and in the classroom. In the classroom I tend to be the teacher who gets out the collage materials and lets the children go to town, and then hopes that the glue will dry in time to put the cards in an envelope. If you tend to plan ahead a little better than I do, here are some really cute photo cards that you can try with your students! Cupcake Liner Flower Cards Photo Message Card Photo Card and Flower Sidewalk Chalk Photo Card Chalkboard Photo Card These adorable cards…
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Mother’s Day Keepsakes
If you’ve been reading Preschool Ponderings for a while, you know that my goal for holiday gifts for parents is that they should be something that Mom or Dad will actually want to use. I’ve seen a lot of crazy gift ideas – bracelets made out of toilet paper rolls, candles made out of melted crayons, popsicle stick picture frames – but there are also a ton of really incredible ideas out there too. Here are a few of my favorites: Keepsakes with children’s photos Photo Coasters Photo Pendants Photo Keychains Photo Magnets Thumbprint art Thumbprint Keychains Thumbprint Magnets Thumbprint Vase Things Mom can use at work DIY Notepads Post-It…
