Children are generous and giving by nature. They enjoy selecting and giving presents to the people they love, but often cannot do so because they don't get to shop alone. This is why Secret Santa Shops at schools are so popular! Parents are assured that their children can shop in a safe, sheltered environment, and students can experience the joy of giving a thoughtfully selected gift to someone … [Read more...] about Plan a Secret Santa Shop at Your School
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2019-2020 Classroom Trends
Set the tone for the new school year and create an inviting space for your new students with your classroom decor. Need inspiration? Here are the top classroom trends for the 2019-2020 school year. Classroom trends: Bright Storage and Organization Every teacher knows that organization is key to running a classroom smoothly. The trend this school year is for bright and colorful storage. Items … [Read more...] about 2019-2020 Classroom Trends
3 Easy DIY Back to School Sign Ideas
It's almost time for the kids to head back to school. My boys start school at the end of July, so I wanted to get my DIY back to school signs done early this year. Usually I'm scrambling the night before, not this year!! Today I'll show you three different DIY back to school signs you can make for your little one's first day of school! I've taken a first and last day of school photo with … [Read more...] about 3 Easy DIY Back to School Sign Ideas
Classroom Dress Up Center
Kids of all ages love to play dress up! Pretend play is a fun way for children to learn important skills like story building, sequencing, taking turns, and sharing. Create a classroom dress up center in your school, preschool, or home to let kids’ imaginations soar. They will have fun learning while they play! How to Create Your Own Classroom Dress Up Center: I used crates to build the … [Read more...] about Classroom Dress Up Center
Cactus Themed Classroom Decor
Summer break might be in full swing, but teachers are still busy making plans to make this school year the best one ever. One of the hot trends for classroom decorating this year will be the cactus theme. Yes, southwestern decor is back in a big way, and cactuses a fun part of that trend. I had a blast decorating a classroom and creating a classroom door theme with lots of different cacti to give … [Read more...] about Cactus Themed Classroom Decor
STEM Project Idea: DIY Craft Stick Catapult
Are you as excited as I am about making a DIY catapult with your students?! Get your students ready to soar by launching objects across the classroom and testing how far they'll go! Building a catapult is a classic STEM activity. Tell your kids to get their thinking caps on and start building their own DIY catapult! Let's get started! STEAM Stats: Building a popsicle stick catapult is … [Read more...] about STEM Project Idea: DIY Craft Stick Catapult
