Back when I was a student, anticipating a new school year was both extremely exciting and intensely nerve-wracking.  Now, as an experienced teacher… it’s the same range of emotions, actually. Another thing that hasn’t changed is my love of back-to-school shopping. Finding beautiful new school supplies is a great way to soothe those pre-September nerves.  To get ready for back to school 2021, check out Amazon’s best supplies for teachers! *This post includes affiliate links. Start with the Essentials: A Simple, Stylish Totebag To Hold Everything You Need Reviewers agree that it’s big and sturdy enough to hold a laptop and tons of papers, but still cute enough to be worn casually … [Read more...]

Are you looking for trendy, digital teacher planner covers, but maintaining organized lesson plans is also important? If you are a planner like I am, you are going to love reading this post. I am already in full planning mode for the upcoming school year. Like many teachers this last school year, you may have been transitioning from distance learning back to in-person teaching. Or maybe you were participating in a hybrid model. It has been an unpredictable and confusing time for many educators. Needless to say, having BOTH digital and printable options available in a teacher binder and planner is essential. Most teachers have been relying on Google Classroom and I love editing my … [Read more...]

Hi Teacher Friends! As we all know, things get MESSY while teaching! Sometimes it is best to just throw on a t-shirt and not worry about ruining your expensive, new outfit. You can still look super cute in a stylish teacher tee! Fortunately, Amazon has so many great and affordable options to choose from! If you have read my other fashion-related blog posts, you know that Amazon is ALWAYS my go-to online shopping website. With Amazon Prime, you get free shipping, and typically, the item comes in 1-2 days. The prices are also great. I can pretty much guarantee all of the items are teacher-budget friendly. :) I’ve never had a problem returning an item on Amazon, which I’m sure you … [Read more...]

Whether you are a fellow educator or a parent of a student, here are fantastic Valentine's Day gifts you can give to your favorite teacher! As we know, it has been a challenging time during the pandemic (especially for teachers) and we can show our educators the love and support they greatly deserve! This post contains Amazon affiliate links  Coolest Teacher Ever Candle  $25 Amazon Gift Card  Scented Flair Pens   Soap Rose Scented Flower Bouquet    Teacher Keychain Teacher Gift Set Insulated Teacher Mason Jar   You may also enjoy reading: Valentine's Day Activities for Upper Elementary Valentine's Day STEM Challenges  Unique Teacher Appreciation Week Gift Ideas … [Read more...]

Struggling to find Valentine's Day activities for your Upper Elementary students? All elementary ages can celebrate this holiday with engaging resources and tools. February is also the perfect month to promote kindness and friendship with read-aloud books and discussions. Here are some of my favorite activities for this age group! Valentine's Day STEM Challenges In the "Cupid's Wings" challenge, students must create wings that are able to extend and close properly, creating a flapping motion. The wings must contain a pulling mechanism that allows the wings to close. When the mechanism is released, the wings must open. In the "Pinwheel of Hearts" challenge, students … [Read more...]