My five year old son dreamed up this autumn book challenge, we’ve now put him on the payroll here at The Classroom Creative. He’s obsessed with the “ice bucket challege” videos for ALS, and he’s like, “Mom! A Book Challenge! A Fall Book Challenge!” He wants ALL of your classes and homeschools to read 100 […]
Free Open House/Parents’ Night Printable {Pencil Themed}
I can’t believe summer is almost over! With back to school in full swing, I know every teacher is organizing their classrooms. For parents’ night or open house (depends on what your school calls it!) I created a free printable pencil lined worksheet. This worksheet is designed for a parent to write their hopes for […]
10+ Ways to Gather Free Materials for Your Classroom!
In an ideal world, we would have unlimited funds for our classrooms. Since this is not the case, teachers MUST be savvy when gathering classroom materials. I compiled a list of free ideas and resources for your classroom. I hope my list helps make your classroom spending streeeeetch! Free Classroom Material Ideas and Upcycled […]
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 […]
