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School Supply Clipart for Back to School
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Plaid-School-Supplies-Clipart-Bundle-10048119We’re deep into back-to-school season, and that means fall is just around the corner. Nothing says fall better than buffalo plaid, so this clipart set is *everything* that I’m leaning towards right now. You can scoop these cuties up in my TPT Store!
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Teacher Gifts 2025
I’m so excited about how this year’s teacher gifts turned out! Even the gift wrap is adorable – if I may say so myself. I scooped up this apple fabric when our local JoAnn Fabrics was clearing out all of it’s stock. I knew that it could make me many years worth of teacher gifts, or something cute for my daughter’s traditional first day of school apple outfit. The zip pouches are quilted and have a red picnic-blanket patterned lining. It all comes together – quite literally – with a red zipper. To wrap them up I grabbed some plain white gift bags at the Dollar Tree. With a ruler…
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Back to School Products 2025
There are a few items that I’ve really been leaning on this year, especially to make the back to school season a little easier. I thought I’d share them here – all links are affiliates. Hatch Rest+ – This has made a huge difference in how we wake up in the morning. We originally bought it to help my daughter stay in bed a little longer as a toddler. As she’s transitioned to elementary school and needing an alarm clock it’s been a more gentle kind of alarm clock. Happy Planner – I’ve become a true convert, I love my Happy Planner. Being able to add pages anywhere means that…
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Back to School Systems
Back to school season comes with the stress of new routines, new faces, and getting used to new schedules. Putting a few easy systems in place at the beginning of the year can alleviate some of the chaos and help you focus on the things that truly need all of your attention. These are the non-negotiable systems that I stick to in order to help things run smoothly. These are systems that I use to help the school year run smoothly, but I also continue most of them year-round. Reading a list like this can make it seem like I’ve got it all together – but things definitely still fall…
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Activities for the First Week of Preschool
We really can’t hold it off any longer, back to school season is in full swing. Those first few days of school are always a bit different – you’re teaching routines and setting expectations, which take a ton of effort and energy. If you need some easy activities that any age group can successfully enjoy, I’ve got you covered! Here are all of my printable, low prep activities for the first week of school.
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Back to School Clipart
I’m furiously working on a new set of school supply clipart for this year (and they are SO cute), but until I get them up, here is last year’s set. It’s still available in my TPT and Etsy stores if you’re feeling the buffalo plaid vibes!
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Friday Freebie – A gift for new kindergarten families
I designed this First Day of Kindergarten gift to give to my preschoolers and their families when they head to Kindergarten for the first time, but it is also perfect for Kindergarten teachers to share with families at back to school night, or on the morning of the very first day. The freebie includes notes to families in a variety of colors, a list of things to include in the treat bag (which correspond with the note), and a template for little felt hearts. The note explains that the parent gets a felt heart to keep in their pocket, and so does the child, this way if they feel lonely throughout the…
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Personalized Back to School Gift for Teachers
I’m so happy with how this year’s teacher gifts turned out – and so glad that I’ve got them done a little early (one less thing to worry about)! My daughter’s school is opening a brand new building this year, so a key ring felt like a fitting gift to start the year with. These would be perfect for your child’s teachers or your own co-workers if you’re a teacher too. Here are the items that I used to put these together (all links are affiliates). I went with these black beaded tassel keychains, but I also love this silicone option (I have one of these for my own keys).…
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Favorite Teacher Supplies
Since we’re talking supplies already I wanted to share this post from last year – these are all still my favorite items as a teacher! ver the years I’ve narrowed down my absolute favorite products that I, as the teacher, NEED to have. Here’s my list: (all links are affiliates, your support is TRULY appreciated!) I use these zip pouches for literally everything. They are one of my all-time-favorite Amazon purchases. This size can fit a whole notebook or legal pad, so I can easily keep all of my notes, projects, and copies organized. I’m obsessed with my Bogg Bag and this leopard print one is definitely on my wishlist. I love…
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Back to School Wish List
I know, I know, we’ve hit that point in the summer where we’re closer to the start of school than we are to the end of the school year… I’m not sure how I feel about that. I’ve already bought my daughter’s school supplies, she doesn’t start until September but if I wait until then to look for school supplies, all I’ll find is Christmas decorations. One thing that I love to do is buy a few extra items to throw in for her classroom. At this point in the year things are so much cheaper, so an extra box of crayons or tissues doesn’t add to much to my…
