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  • How to Make a Bulletin Board

    I was shopping for a bulletin board for my home office, but they were out of my price range.  So I decided to take on a DIY project.  In this post, I’ll share how to make a bulletin board on a budget for your classroom, home office, or homeschool room. This post contains affiliate links.  […]

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  • Teacher Appreciation Week Gift Ideas

    It’s Teacher Appreciation Week.  If you’re a teacher reading this, thank you for all you do each and everyday in the classroom.  If you’re a teacher-mom or dad or a parent looking to thank the special teacher in your child’s life, this post is for you.  I’m sharing 3 Teacher Appreciation Week gift ideas that […]

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  • This year was sweet pineapple craft

    This Year Was Sweet End of the Year Craft

    May Family Homework is pretty sweet!  Learn more about this end of the year craft and writing activity perfect for kindergarten, first grade, and second grade. What is Family Homework? If you’re new here, welcome!  Let me tell you about family homework in a nutshell.  Each month during the school year, I send home a […]

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  • End of the Year Memory Flip Books

    How to Create End of the Year Memory Books

    Summer is weeks away!  My son told me this morning he is down to 27 days.  You might be counting down the days with your students, too.  These final weeks of the year can be challenging and keeping students engaged in learning may seem nearly impossible.  Who can blame them?  When the sun is shining, […]

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  • 7 End of the Year Ideas for Kindergarten

    It’s almost May, and the school year is winding down.  If you’re like most teachers I know, you’re counting down the days until summer vacation.  It can be challenging to keep students engaged this time of year, so why not incorporate some fun into your learning during the last full month of school?!  In this […]

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  • April Family Homework is EGG-cellent

    April Family Homework has just been posted, and you’re going to love it.  If you’re new around here, family homework is a must-do in my kindergarten classroom.  Each month, I send home a fun homework assignment that students complete with their grownups.  When the kids bring it back, you have an instant bulletin board for […]

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