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Pre-Holiday Classroom Cleaning Tips
Did you read that title? Do you think I’m crazy yet?! Seriously, one of the most important things that I do before leaving for winter break is to CLEAN. One year my students made ornaments with cookie sprinkles and I was finding sticky sprinkles for months – not really something that you want to do when Christmas is over. I’ll be the first one to tell you that staying to clean my classroom was always the last thing I wanted to do, but it always made coming back to school after break so much easier. The decorations were already put away, all the party frosting was cleaned off the tables,…
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Holiday To-Do List
The holiday season is in full force, and my to-do list is a little bit crazy at the moment. The shopping, wrapping, baking, parties, teacher gifts, decorating and all the events can get a little overwhelming. I really needed something to help me keep track of it all because the random lists on my phone just weren’t cutting it anymore. Here are some of the amazing planners that I found to help sort out all of the chaos and help make the holidays just a little less stressful! Giant Holiday Planner Everything Christmas Planner Sparkle Holiday Planner These are amazing, and I’ll definitely use one of them next year to…
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Friday Freebie – Random Acts of Kindness Calendar
Happy Friday! Yesterday I shared some random acts of kindness for the holiday season. Today I’m sharing a freebie that makes it nearly impossible to NOT do some random acts of kindness this month! This Random Acts of Kindness Calendar is an amazing way to plan for, and keep track of the activities you want to complete. Go download your copy from Herding Kats in Kindergarten, and have a great weekend!
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Secret Santa Ideas
I feel like secret santa is one of those things that you either really love, or really hate. Personally I love it. I’ve participated in a secret santa (or secret pal as we call it at my current job) at a number of different jobs and I think that it can be a really great way to know each other better, and to help connect people who otherwise may not spend time together. The most successful secret santa activities include some sort of questionnaire, this gives the gift giver some really strong ideas about what the receiver would like, and ensures that everyone doesn’t receive the same candles, lotion, and…
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Easy gifts for co-workers
It’s always nice to let the people that we spend so much of our time with know how much we appreciate them. When your budget is tight you have to make a little bit go a long way in this department. I have a few creative ideas fir gifts that your co-workers, whether they are co-teachers, aides, or support staff, will really love. Share something that you really love. Is there something that makes your life easier? Something that you find yourself using on a daily basis? Something you’re willing to spend a little extra on because you know it’s worth it? Share this item with your co-workers. This year…
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Friday Freebie – Christmas Surprise for Your Students
Happy Friday! How is it December already?! I’m usually so ready for the holidays by the time December gets here, but this year I’m feeling a bit behind. If you’re like me then you haven’t started planning holiday gifts for your students yet, but today’s freebie just might take care of that for you. I love this Special Surprise from Dancing in Our Teacher Shoes. Instead of giving their students “stuff” they give them a special day that will be remembered for years to come. Download your copy with instructions and try it out with your students this year!
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Preschool Gift Guide 2017
It’s my favorite week of the year – the week that I get to share my annual gift guides with all of you! I love putting these together because I am always being asked what makes a great gift for a little one, being a teacher brings a unique perspective. I love to share my favorite items, and the ones that I’ve seen young children love – and use – over and over again. Here’s what I recommend for Preschoolers, I’m giving a lot of these items as gifts this year! **All links are affiliates** Janod Magnetibooks – I want to play with these! The books come in a variety…
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Toddler Gift Guide 2017
It’s my favorite week of the year – the week that I get to share my annual gift guides with all of you! I love putting these together because I am always being asked what makes a great gift for a little one, being a teacher brings a unique perspective. I love to share my favorite items, and the ones that I’ve seen young children love – and use – over and over again. Here’s what I recommend for Toddlers, I’m giving a lot of these items as gifts this year! **All links are affiliates** Oakiwear Rainboots – Practical is not always fun, but Oakiwear rainboots are definitely fun. They…
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Infant Gift Guide 2017
It’s my favorite week of the year – the week that I get to share my annual gift guides with all of you! I love putting these together because I am always being asked what makes a great gift for a little one, being a teacher brings a unique perspective. I love to share my favorite items, and the ones that I’ve seen young children love – and use – over and over again. Here’s what I recommend for infants, in fact, my daughter is getting a lot of these items this year! **All links are affiliates** Sassy Look Photo Book – This photo album was specifically designed for little…
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Fine Motor Orange Pomanders
Have you ever made orange pomanders? I remember making these in preschool, but I haven’t seen them around much recently. I always love to refresh some of the activities that left an impression on me personally, so it seems like this one might be a keeper. They are very easy to make, you just need some oranges (any kind will work – even little clementines), whole cloves, something to poke holes with (a toothpick, push pin, screw, etc.), and some twine or ribbon. Start by showing the children how to poke starter holes into the skin of the orange. Once the starter holes have been made it is easy to…
