With back to school looming, teachers, homeschoolers, and parents are all looking for ideas to organize their classrooms and homes. The more organized and systematic you are in your classrooms and homeschools, the more time you have for instruction! We’ve spent a great deal of time this summer and the past few years making free […]
Library Return Book Bin Ideas and Sign (Free Printable)
Got overdue library books? Have we got a solution for you today! Classroom Teachers: You know students LOVE to return their library books early. This bin and free printable sign gives you a system to manage the library books in your class. Whether you run a check-out system with your own library books, or need […]
Free Teacher Binder Printables: Organizing a Handwriting Curriculum
Organizing handwriting pages was a BIG hassle for me until I moved to a binder system. The hot mess of “a before” amounted to random piles of papers. It was UGLY, people. It was messy. No photos necessary. With a few supplies and a *free* printable cover and spine, I feel ready to tackle at […]
Choosing Handwriting Curriculum: What I’ve Bought from TpT and Why
Handwriting, drawing, coloring, cutting, and all matters of fine motor have been a colossal struggle with both of my sons since preschool. My youngest son went through the “Handwriting without Tears” program at his school, but honestly, there’s still been MANY tears. You could fill a pool with those tears. Luckily, a few of the […]
Grow Emotional Intelligence with the Q Wunder Board Game!
“This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and EQtainment, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #Qsracetothetop http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV” Lately, both of my children scream at the top of their lungs to get my attention. Obviously, this isn’t appropriate and I and I desperately needed to do […]
Classroom Management Idea: Higlighting Names on Papers
Every teacher knows the drama of nameless papers. Reminding kids to write their names on their papers is an on going battle in every classroom. At the beginning of school year, we recommend a mini-lesson on what you expect in terms of students labeling their papers. To lessen my frustrations, I created a “Stop! Did […]
Free Printable Bathroom Sign Out Sheet
Help manage those trips to the bathroom by printing out our free superhero inspired bathroom sign out sheet. Grab a clipboard, attach our printable to it, and hang the clipboard near your door. Have students sign in and out when they go to the bathroom. Here are four ways this little sign out sheet can […]
Classroom Clock Number Labels & Time Activity
The beginning of the school year is around the corner and everyone is getting their classrooms and homeschools together. This year teach your students how to convert an analog clock to digital with these superhero inspired printable classroom clock numbers! I printed out the circular superhero clock labels and the large clock on card […]
Muppets Most Wanted! and Wanted Poster Free Printable
This post is sponsored by Disney and Blueprint Social. All opinions and adoration of the Muppets are 100% ours. We here at The Classroom Creative adore the classics, and the Muppets were a huge part of our childhoods! Now, we are sharing that wholesome family goodness with our little ones. On August 12th, Muppets Most Wanted […]
Back to School Tip: DIY Classroom and Homeschool Storage
Whether you homeschool or have a classroom of 30, educators amass a lot of stuff! Our classrooms need to have systems to run smoothly! Without decent classroom storage, there is chaos. Problem being, storage can get pricey. So, armed with a few materials, you can customize your storage boxes to match your classrooms and homes […]
