products for the classroom

  • Halloween Decorations for the Classroom

    I love to change up my decorations at home to go with the seasons, but I’ve never really done it at school, mostly because I can’t afford to buy decorations for home and school – and because I don’t have a place to store those decorations.  BUT that’s all about to change. I really wanted to do something cute for Halloween, so I created a super cute set of matching classroom decorations – bunting for the wall, cupcake toppers (or stickers), treat bag toppers, name tags, a door decoration, and instructions for a class Halloween wreath.  Not only will my classroom look cute, but for the first time ever, I…

  • Preschool Activities for Autumn

    From Sweet Green House The weather around here lately has been screaming AUTUMN and I am loving it! Fall is my favorite time of the year (we’ve had this discussion before – boots, sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes, need I say more?!), and to celebrate, I wanted to share what’s in my Autumn activity bundle.  Be sure to read all of the way through, I added a blog exclusive freebie for you too! The Autumn Math and Literacy Activity Bundle includes the following activities (all are also available separately): My Autumn Vocabulary Cards and Spelling Practice set includes the words  acorn, apple, leaf, corn, leaves, pumpkin, tree, orchard, squirrel, and turkey. I…

  • Loving the latest from Ikea

    I’ve always loved Ikea, the former interior design student in me considers that store absolute heaven.  The closest Ikea store is an hour and a half from my house, and I make the drive regularly.  Needless to say, receiving the annual catalog is grounds for hours of focused study.  I love that Ikea has always offered something for everyone. But now I’m rambling, and I’m sure you’re thinking “what does this have to do with preschool?” I promise I have a point. I am so impressed with Ikea’s newest children’s products, and the ways that the company has chosen to present them.  The new Ikea catalog shows that childhood can…