When I was teaching first grade many moons ago, my room mom mentioned something to me that has never left my file cabinet since: a happy file. From my years teaching and tutoring, I’ve saved some of those handwritten cards and notes from former students. When I’m having one of those terrible, no good, very […]
Classroom Organization Freebie: Classroom Number Printables
In order for every classroom to run smoothly, there needs to be organization. Today’s freebie is marquee-themed classroom numbers! They are perfect for classroom organization and have endless possibilities. Here are a few ways that you can use them in your classrooms: Use them for table numbers. It’s an easy way to create groups and the […]
10+ Tips for Organizing Your Classroom Library
Whether you teach a classroom of 35 or homeschool a few, keeping our classroom libraries organized is critical for successful learning environments. I have a confession to make: I’m a picture-book addict. Many of the schools I worked in had little or no resources for classroom libraries, so what started as a necessity turned into […]
Upcycled DIY Book Bin Project
The other day, while I braved the lines at Costco before Chicago’s polar plunge into -30 temperatures, I eyed a box. After years of teaching on shoestring budget, I’m always on the lookout for the free and the cheap. I needed this box, elbowing a few people out of the way to secure my buried treasure. […]
Magnetic Clothespin Organization Craft and $100 Dollar Tree Giveaway
This post is sponsored by Blueprint Social and Dollar Tree. All opinions are 100% mine. Here in Chicago, I live walking-distance from my beloved Dollar Tree. Like any craftminded-teacher on a budget, I’ve mastered the art of making something from the bare minimum. When I saw that Dollar Tree hosts a trove of ideas on […]
