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April 9, 2024

10 Sidewalk Chalk Ideas For Summer Learning
Sidewalk chalk is an unassuming people-pleaser. Kids love it because they’re only limited by their imaginations. Parents love it because not only is it inexpensive, but it’s rare that something with so much play potential is so easy to clean up after the kids are done. If you’re looking for a way to get the kids outdoors and keep them occupied for hours with fun games and educational activities, look no further! We’ve put together ten creative ways to shake the summertime blues with all the colors of the rainbow.
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April 9, 2024

9 Stimulating Ocean Themed Sensory Bins
My kids are always excited for sensory activities, and with all this warm weather around the corner what could be more fun for a sensory bin than an ocean theme?

Here are 9 stimulating ocean themed sensory bins to try in your classroom!

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April 9, 2024

April Book Round Up
It is such a double win when you can use the same tactics and tricks at home as you do in your classroom. Double the results, but not the work!

Ever since both kids were little we had a book box that I would fill with books that tie in with the month. We do it at home, but I loved doing this for my students, too!

Now when the month rolls over I am always excited to share what we put in our book box with YOU!

As March leaves us and April takes its place, it can only mean one thing: It's time for another book round up, and you guessed it, I just had to pull out my book box.
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October 17, 2023

Bat Alphabet Board
October is the best for so many reasons. The trees are changing colors, the air is cool and crisp, and there are plenty of crunchy leaves to run your kids through outside. Without a doubt though, for me, the spooky parts are the most fun things about October!
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October 17, 2023

November Bookshelf for Kindergarten
It’s hard to believe that it’s already November, the time of cloudy grey skies and falling leaves, but here we are, teachers! You might be thinking about Thanksgiving, harvest, and November stories to share and read-aloud with your class, we thought we would give our recommendations, too! Below you will find descriptions of several books about turkeys, Thanksgiving time, forest books, and Native American culture and literature.
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October 17, 2023

November Activities for Primary Grades
Welcome, November! Can you believe it is already November? The air is getting crisper, and turkey season is upon us! We hope you and your students will enjoy some of the November activities we have collected for you. Have a happy and safe November full of fun and learning!
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June 1, 2023

A Year Of Kindergarten Crate
Maybe you've heard of Kindergarten Crate before, but for whatever reason, you didn't pull the trigger. Maybe it wasn't the right time, not in the budget, or maybe you weren't sure just how Kindergarten Crate can help you gain more time to do the things you enjoy.

Well, I have grabbed some information on each and every Kindergarten Crate from the last year, and I am happy to share it all with you!
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March 8, 2023

Monthly Bookshelf: March
Welcome to the month that brings up more bookish recommendations, the international celebration of women, St. Patrick’s Day, and the coming of springtime – March! We hope wherever you are and however you’re celebrating the end of winter, you can find some excellent book recommendations in our March reading suggestions. Happy reading!
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January 23, 2023

February Bookshelf
For such a short month February has a plethora of subjects to explore. Valentine’s Day, Black History Month, Presidents’ Day, and even Groundhog’s Day! It’s great to have options, but how do you pick the best books for your little learners when your month is a couple days shorter?

Easy! Just pick a couple books out of the categorical roundups I’ve gathered for you.
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