teacher appreciation

  • Friday Freebie – Back to School Teacher Gift

    Happy Friday! The week really flies by when I’m as busy as I have been lately, if this whole back to school season has snuck up on you just a little too quickly I have the perfect freebie for you today. The very first product that I ever purchased on Teachers Pay Teachers was an editable planner from A Modern Teacher (it was completely worth it, and if you’re in the market hers are beautiful!), and to this day I still turn to her when I really want to up my game.  This gift tag freebie is beautiful, and comes with an easy idea for a teacher gift that is…

  • Friday Freebie – Preschool Teacher Print

    Happy Friday! I’ve been feeling a little burnt out this week – that’s not supposed to happen in the summer! Download here Since I’ve been in need of a little inspiration, I figured I would create my own, and then share it with you of course.  This is an exclusive blog freebie, only available right here – This cute little set includes this one print in 5 different colors so that you can choose the one that fits your classroom decor best, or share them all with your favorite preschool teachers.  I know how hard you work and how much you do because I’ve been there, this little print is…

  • Friday Freebie – Post-It To Do Lists

    Happy Friday! We’ve almost made it to another long weekend, just one more week – and since I know that next week will feel extra long, I’m especially excited to enjoy this weekend.  Did that sentence make any sense? I usually try to make sure that my Friday Freebie goes with whatever topics I’ve written about all week, usually.  This week’s freebie has nothing to do with playgrounds, so if you want to check out those posts be my guest, after you download this super cute freebie! The list-maker in me could not resist sharing this editable To Do List for Post-It notes from Brooke Brown.  I think I’m in…

  • Teacher Appreciation ideas

    Today is Teacher Appreciation day! This is the perfect time to let you favorite teacher know just how much they mean to you, but if you haven’t had time to shop (or craft) yet, I’ve got you covered.  I thought it would be the most helpful to share some of the gifts that I’ve received over the years – and absolutely loved! Here are some of my favorite things to receive as teacher gifts; Gift cards – whether you want to treat your teacher to an evening out or just a cup of coffee, gift cards are always appreciated because the recipient can use them for something that they were…

  • Teacher Appreciation SALE!

    Yep, you read that title right, Teachers Pay Teachers is having a sale in honor of Teacher Appreciation day.  This means that right now is the time to pick up what you need for the end of the school year, and start thinking forward to next too. My tradition on the blog is to share what’s on my wishlist before every sale – so you can see what I’m excited about purchasing and just maybe add a couple of things to your own wishlist too. Today is extra special because I’m linking up with Teaching in the Tongass to share wishlists from tons of different teacher bloggers!  Here’s what I’m…

  • Friday Freebie – Valentine Teacher Gift

    Happy Friday! I hope that you all survived your Valentine celebrations! Today’s freebie is perfect if your still looking for an easy, last minute gift for a favorite teacher: You can download these adorable tags from eighteen25 and simply put them with a bag of candy – perfect teacher gift!  Enjoy the rest of your weekend and spend tons of time sharing the love with your favorite people!

  • Favorite Things: Teacher Edition

    If you’re a parent then somewhere on that shopping list of yours is probably a teacher or two to buy a holiday gift for.  Sometimes it’s easy to pick out a great gift for your child’s teacher, other times, it can be really hard.  Last year I started a new tradition, to help you out in the teacher gift department I share my favorite products to use in the classroom – along with a few of my personal favorite items too.  Here’s my list for this year! (Amazon links are affiliates) A great travel mug is part of my daily life! This year’s selection from Starbucks is ah-mazing and the…

  • When Educators believe in each other

    Have you seen the TED talk by the amazing Ms. Rita Pierson.  It is powerful.  She puts into words every single reason that most of us became teachers in the first place. This quote from her talk hits me to the core every single time that I read it; I fully believe that every child needs a person in their corner.  A person who tells them they’re worth it, they can be great, and do amazing things.  A self-fulfilling prophecy can be a powerful thing, when you tell someone that they are incredible enough times, they start to believe you. I will give that to any child in a heartbeat.…

  • Friday Freebie – Teacher Appreciation

    Happy Friday!  Teacher Appreciation week might be over, but it’s always a great time to tell a teacher thank you. Today’s freebie would make a great end of the year gift for your child’s teacher, or a great thank you for the other staff members in your building.  These cute coffee cup sleeves are printable, and will fit around a travel mug, or a paper cup from the coffee shop.  Download them from I Should Be Mopping the Floor!

  • 6 Great Teacher Bags

    I have this problem, I love bags (way too much…).  Over the years I’ve fallen in love with a number of bags that I’ve used to drag all of my stuff to school.  Since it’s Teacher Appreciation week, and my favorite gift would be a new school bag, I thought I’d share my favorites with you. Vera Bradley Tic Tac ToteThis bag was my original teacher tote. It’s huge and can fit all kinds of things, plus it’s structured, so when I set it down on the floor it keeps it’s shape.  Vera Bradley recently released a newer version, which has 6 interior pockets and a zip top. 31 Organizing…