These mini apple beanbags in the classroom could create a lot of fun and a whole lot of learning! Making them is quick and easy and they last for a very long time. I made these with felt from Kunin, my sewing machine and Fairfield’s Poly-Pellets. They are so fun to make stuff with. I cut the apples out with my Ellison Superstar machine and used my apple die from …
Organizing supplies for back to school can be pretty crazy around here. These DIY school supply containers are made from RECYCLED plastic canisters and they work great! You could do them with jars, cereal boxes or other plastic food containers too! Because they can be done quickly, they are perfect for day FOUR of Craft Lightning, Back to School! Yep, that’s right, it is day FOUR. If you missed out, …
When I was a teacher, I wrote A LOT of notes home. While sometimes they were quick messages and reminders, there were times when my notes were written from my heart with meaning. When a student excels at something new or takes new risks, I liked to document it in a note that could be saved. These handmade note cards are easy peasy and could be made as a gift …
Whether you are a teacher or a parent, you deserve a way to have daily and open communication about your kiddos or students when it comes to education. After all, kids spend the majority of the awake hours on weekdays in the classroom and parents can support best when they know what is happening. These DIY home school communication journals are quick and easy to create and come in …
Sharks and more sharks! My boys love sharks! I did a couple of fun learning activity printables and posted them yesterday for SHARK WEEK and immediately started getting requests for party printables so…here you go! It’s a whole shark party printable collection! You can get the printable party pages! And create all this fun! Invite your friends. Play games. Eat cupcakes. I made these with Wilton’s Giant muffin and cupcake pan. …
Kiddos love sharks! They do. Every time we go to the aquarium, the first thing the kids want to do is visit the sharks! They are all excited around here because it is SHARK WEEK! If you are having a party, you might want to go grab my SHARK Party Printable Set before you go any further! We have books about sharks from all four kids. Our second oldest …
Chair Pockets for the Elementary Classroom Back when I was a teacher, I had a classroom mom who made these for all of my students and I LOVED them. We used them every day to keep the kiddos organized. Little did I ever know that I would be doing what I am today and designing products that teachers use. Welcome to the first of FIVE days where I will be …
Zoe is leaving for Girl Scout camp TODAY and we are so ready and excited for her. She is going alone and having a little anxiety about making new friends. We get to drop off mail for her at the Trading Post so we created a package a day that will support her for her first time at sleepover camp. This summer camp mail to support new friendships is awesome …
Okay, so this has got to be one of my quickest and most favorite little projects ever! The patriotic garland decor with fabric scraps is so easy to create and makes a darling decoration. You can get patriotic fabric online or in a craft store. You could also tear up old jeans and red/white clothing. Patriotic ribbon works great too! It is easy peasy to make. YOU can do it! You …
This alien party fun from the Cosmic Cafe is one of my favorites. There is a long story about the Cosmic Cafe and one day I really need to share it with the world. For today, I will stick to the aliens and their UFO’s since after all, it is National UFO Day. For real, it’s a thing! I downloaded the Cosmic Cafe Activities from ShopLauraKelly and put them to …