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The smell of freshly sharpened pencils, the sounds of little sneakers across the pavement, excitedly running to the building, the sounds of children’s laughter, the sights of backpacks and school buses. That’s right, it’s back to school time again! Below, we have curated 10 great activities and resources for you to get this school year started off spectacularly!

It’s that time of year again — time to think about heading back to school! With a fresh, new school year just around the corner, we have gathered a bundle of our favorite books all about the big day. From first day jitters, to making new friends, missing home, finding your way in a new school, and so many more, these books are sure to find their reader, no matter how they might feel about going to school. We hope that these stories will help your classroom adjust and bring forth a bright new year ahead! Enjoy! 

Four creative ideas to help teachers gain a steady income or supplement their income during the summer months. These include teaching online, uploading and selling educational materials, creating handmade goods for sale, and freelance writing assignments.

As we make our way through the month of June, we are honored to celebrate Juneteenth! If you are unfamiliar, Juneteenth is a yearly holiday that commemorates the day the last of the African American slaves were actively emancipated. This occurred in the state of Texas on June 19, 1865. It is also now one of our newest federally recognized holidays. We've curated a quick list of books sure to keep your little ones engaged at home and in the classroom, while teaching them the history and importance of Juneteenth. 

Don't forget about Dad as Father's Day rolls up on us!

It isn't just moms that love the heartwarming and handmade gifts kids bring home. Dads' enjoy a good card or craft, too. Don't forget the puns!

These cute crafts are sure to bring a smile to any dad (or dude!) in your kiddos' lives!

The end of the year can be hectic, but oh boy, is it fun!

All those kiddos definitely are full of excited summer-is-coming-energy, and I know teachers feel that itch, too! 

To make it a bit less chaotic I rounded up some end of year fun for you.

Here are some fun ideas to enjoy the end of the year with your class!

Everywhere you look right now, summer is bursting at the seams to welcome us. Green grass, beautiful flowers, warming weather, and of course, stores across the country are now being packed with all the fun toys that come along with summer. Chalks, balls, squirt guns, and pool noodles abound!

This year I'm looking at my budget and these cheap pool noodles in a different light. I thought they'd be the perfect versatile (and budget friendly!) additions to some classroom learning.

Plastic eggs -- not just for Easter baskets any more!

Since you have enough going on, let me lighten your lesson plan with these 10 Clever Ways To Use Plastic Eggs With Your Kindergarten students.