Today I’m sharing a FUN and COLORFUL project you can work on together with your little ones. Painted wood DIY instruments! I found these wooden instruments on the Darice site and I saw so much you could do with them. You could leave them natural OR give them a quick makeover with just some bright and…
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Berry Basket Teacher Gift Idea
In just minutes you can make this berry basket teacher appreciation idea. It is an inexpensive gift and teachers will love it! Grab your supplies and make one for every teacher on your gift list. These gifts are perfect for Teacher Appreciation Week or to give at the end of the school year. Plus I…
Crepe Paper Back to School Decorations
Hiya, crafty friends! It’s getting closer to that time of year… school time! My kids are actually excited to start this year. We have been prepping with back to school shopping and I told them we could throw a back to school party with some friends. It seems to really help the transition to make it…
Student Birthday Chart for the Classroom
Can you believe it’s almost time to go back to school?! Whether you’re a teacher yourself or a parent looking for an easy teacher’s gift, this student birthday chart for the classroom is the perfect way to start a new school year. I went with a rainbow theme for my chart but you’re more than welcome…
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…
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…
6 Uses for Clear Pocket Envelopes in the Classroom
If you’re an avid crafter or scrapbooker there’s a good chance that you’ve seen these envelopes before. Clear pocket envelopes are perfect for organizing and storing scrapbook projects safely. While they’re perfect for scrapbooking, these sturdy, inexpensive envelopes are also a great way to organize and store stuff around the classroom. They are strong and can be…
