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Holiday Organization Printables
There is so much happening during the month of December! There are too many things to remember, plan for, and complete. I don’t know about you, but when I feel all of that swimming around in my brain, there’s only one way for me to deal with it – write it all down. I modified my Organized Teacher Planning Pages for the holiday season and I’m sharing them with you for FREE (click here to download)! Please use these to help yourself feel a little more organized in the classroom this holiday season! Click the link or photo above to download your set. You can also find these in the…
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Parent Gift Ideas
Are you still looking for an easy parent gift that your students can make? This can be so stressful! I always wanted parent gifts to be something families would truly cherish and appreciate, but also something I didn’t have to spend a fortune on. That’s a hard combination, but it can be done. Here are some supplies that you can order on Amazon to make those parent gifts easy and beautiful. All links are affiliates.
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Easy Gifts for Coworkers
Some coworkers are easy to buy for – you know them inside and out and they truly are your best friends. That’s not true for ALL coworkers though, and sometimes we need a little help picking out just the right gift. Here are some gift ideas that will be a hit with any coworker (all links are affiliates). Rifle Paper Co. Holiday Bookshelf Mug – This is an elevated Christmas Coffee mug! The gold trim really takes it to the next level. Add a gift card to their favorite coffee shop and you can’t go wrong. Gold Bow Necklace – This necklace is perfect for the festive season, but it…
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Warm Weather December Themes
I’ve always lived where we get to experience 4 distinct seasons and the changes in weather that come with them. That’s played a role in my lesson planning for sure, because all of these seasons are relevant to my students. What do you do when this isn’t the case? Maybe your students only experience one or two different types of weather, does it make sense to teach preschoolers about snow when your temperatures never dip low enough to get any of the white stuff? There are two schools of thought here. One would say stick to what the children in your class will personally experience. I tend to agree with…
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Non-Christmas Themes for December
December can be a tricky month is your program or the children in your class don’t celebrate Christmas. There are so many ideas and activities that support the Christmas season that it can be really hard to find other relevant topics. It can also feel a little strange to completely ignore what seems to consume the rest of the world for a whole month. No worries, I’ve got some ways for you to make December fun and easy! Here are some themes to consider for the month of December if you don’t celebrate Christmas in the classroom. The great thing about the month of December is that it’s typically pretty…
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Lesson Plans and Activity Prep Made Easy – On SALE!
Happy Cyber Monday – are you tired of all the sale emails yet?! Hopefully this will be the deal that you actually need and want. The TPT Cyber sale is happening now, and my 12 months of Preschool mega set in hugely discounted. This set includes literally everything that you need to teach 12 months of preschool from printable activities to organized lesson plans, letters to families, and extension ideas – It’s 3,162 pages of everything preschool. This is a perfect investment for anyone planning to homeschool, teachers looking for a comprehensive curriculum, or programs the want to support teaching staff by offering ease and efficiency. Everything is developmentally appropriate…
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2024 Gift Guides
Black Friday is here – although it does feel a little anti-climactic this year, I know I’ve been shopping “Black Friday” sales for at least two weeks… If you are shopping today, here are all of my gift guides in one place to make things easier! Have a great weekend.
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DIY Kids Turkey Keepsakes
There’s a reason that the handprint turkey is still a standard Thanksgiving craft – it’s timeless and universally loved. We made this cute handprint before my daughter’s first Thanksgiving, and we look forward to pulling it out every year and comparing her hand size. There are so many ways to create family keepsakes with a simple handprint turkey. Here are a few of them:
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Casual Thanksgiving Outfits
Out Thanksgiving celebrations are pretty chill. If I’m sitting around and eating a lot I want to be comfortable! Here’s my inspiration for the week’s events (all links are affiliates).
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Teacher Gift Ideas for 2024
I’m back with one more gift guide for 2024! This one is for the teachers in your life – whether they’re friends, co-workers, or your own children’s teachers. I take this particular gift guide VERY seriously. Some of my favorite people are teachers, and I promise that they have enough candles and ornaments. Every year I try to come up with gifts that teachers will really appreciate receiving at a variety of price points. My number one recommendation is a gift card – Target, Amazon, and Coffee shops are always welcome. I say that knowing full well that I hate to give gift cards, but that doesn’t mean others don’t…
