I am going to admit something before I even start to write this post. I was completely opposed to even the thought of using a stencil when painting prior to creating this project. I had the idea that it would mean that my artistic talents were not enough. I am happy to say that through the creating of this second homework station for an appearance on FOX News, I have …
It was super fun to make this Creative Back to School Polka Dotted Rainbow Bulletin Board with Oly*Fun. I so miss being in a classroom during this special time of year so jump at every chance to create things for my friends who are still teaching. During Back To School Night, lots of teachers have ways that they request supplies and donations from parents and families. This rainbow dots bulletin …
How To Bake Rainbow Cake Stacks The first day of school is always so crazy exciting for students, teachers and parents. Well at least it is in our house! We take photos in the morning on the first day of each new year. We also pack special treats in lunchboxes and have even more special ones waiting for when the kids get home. This year I am making the girls …
How to Create an Effective Homework Station With Wine Crates Sometimes the hardest part of getting homework done for kids is in the organization of their “things”. You can easily create an effective homework station that includes kid input and decision making. Because it includes painting, kids can even choose their own color scheme for their space. Keep in mind, the parent does not have to like the colors. What …
Back to School Printable Signs I am excited to share these Back to School Printable signs for grades Pre-Kindergarten through Five. That first day of school is an exciting one for sure. It is fun to take a photo documenting that send off to a brand new grade. You can grab them in my Teachers Pay Teachers store. They will be FREE in the store! If you grab the printable …
I love Back to School season. It is so exciting for teachers, students and families. Getting everything ready from supplies to organization is always so much fun. My kids love getting their schedules then contacting all of their friends to find out what classes they will be in together. You can make your own felt no-sew Back to School Pencil Pouch in a matter of minutes. Seriously, Fabri-Tac from Beacon …
This classroom mascot with a journal pocket is so much fun. It offers a fantastic way to create home/school connections between students, parents and classmates. It is an easy peasy sewing project that takes only an hour our so to complete. I love that it is darling and durable. It is soft like a pillow on one side and hard on the other with the book in the pocket. This …
These back to school bookmarks and tags are great for marking a page in a book or decorating supply jars. I mostly love that they are sock monkey bookmarks! They can also be used as a reading tool to keep the place of the emergent reader. They are so fun to make because they feature one of my favorite crafting tools, the Creation Station from Xyron. This post is sponsored …
Both of the girls are in Spanish this year and I am headed off to Mexico tomorrow for a week. We decided that the best choice for an after school snack that would be refreshing on a really-still-summertime day would be a non-alcoholic “Sangria” mocktail style fruit punch. I whipped up this family friendly recipe with my favorite CherryMan syrup and fruit to celebrate the season. I think it would …
Making DIY painted clipboards with personalized paper for teachers is such a fun gift idea. I love it because when I was in the classroom the best gifts were the ones that I could actually use. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciated every single mug. However, I could only drink so much coffee and hot tea. These painted clipboards can be done by the kids or the parents to gift …