We’re in the middle of summer but before you know it, the kids will be eagerly marching back to school with a backpack full of new supplies. Whether you’re ready or not, school is just around the corner and this back to school countdown door hanger will be super handy to help keep track of…
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Make Your Own Felt Board for the Classroom
Felt storyboards are a great way to not only demonstrate understanding of a story, but also encourage children to use their imagination to create and share their own story ideas. Felt storyboards are easy to make, and even easier to store. You can add or replace characters in minutes, and best of all, older children can…
Seat Back Organizer Classroom Idea
The classic waist apron is traditionally used to carry around supplies for crafting, handy work or gardening. But it also is the perfect peice to transform into a seat organizer for the classroom? The pockets are deep, and can hold a lot of supplies. Whether its for a specific unit, lesson or center, this classroom idea is…
Cell Phone Jail for Teachers
In this day in age, technology is everywhere – even in the classroom! Cell phone usage is a huge distraction in the classroom and the work place. Create a cell phone jail to store phones in. Have all students voluntarily place there phones in the “jail” at the beginning of class. Or you may only confiscate a phone…
100 Days of School Shirt Ideas
I don’t know about you guys but the 100th day of school sneaks up on me every year and before I know it my kids need a t-shirt with 100 things stuck to it. Luckily, Darice is here to save the day (and moms’ sanity!) There are tons of 100 days of school shirt ideas out there,…
School Craft Ideas with Sticky Sticks
Sticky Sticks are a fun, low mess way for children to create with craft sticks. Instead of waiting for school glue to dry, simply expose the adhesive backing on the stick and start making immediately! Here are four school craft project ideas to get you started. Sticky Sticks School Craft Project Supplies: Darice Rainbow Sticky…
Pom Pom Pointer Reading Helpers
Guided reading is a school time activity that’s done in nearly every classroom. It’s important to emphasize to students that it is just as important to follow along with the group reading as it is to be the person reading out loud. Kids can get easily distracted during silent reading and group reading time. These pom pom pointer reading…
Printable Alphabet Flash Cards
For some kiddos, learning the alphabet can be a serious struggle. One fun way to help enhance their learning experience is to incorporate more of their senses. By using textured or patterned papers and these printable alphabet flash cards, the typical ABC book becomes a tactile learning tool that utilizes touch and sight and can…
Felt Crafts: Inspirational Banner
I love all things inspirational. From prints, to cards, to photos. With my oldest daughter starting middle school this week, I thought it would be great to make her an inspirational felt banner that will be a reminder for her that she will do great in middle school this year. What I love most about this easy…
Fabric Covered DIY Monogram Initial
I’m always looking for fun decor for my house that’s easy to customize in any color or design. Here is a project that can be made for your house in very little time using a paper mache letter, some fabric, and a few other items. The best part about this DIY monogram project is…it won’t break the…
