Happy New Years Eve everyone!! I just wanted to throw out a quick post letting you guys know that I'm having a 20% sale in my store! 20% EVERYTHING to celebrate the coming 2015! I hope all of you have had a wonderful year.. I have to say 2014 treated me very well.. I got engaged to the man of my dreams and began my Teachers pay Teachers journey... But get ready folks, I'm just getting started. There's much to look forward to next year. ;) Here's to 2015!! Woohoo!! … [Read more...]
Integrate Multicultural Fun Into the Classroom!
There are many ways to celebrate diversity and honor a multicultural classroom. Help create a classroom environment that has students explore and appreciate other cultures and diversity. Allow students to break through cultural barriers, so they learn to appreciate different ways of celebrating or communicating, and bring the classroom community closer together. Here are some tips to make multicultural learning FUN for students! 1. Provide Multicultural Books in the Classroom This is a simple and effective way to introduce students to new cultures. One of my favorites is "Too Many Tamales" by Gary Soto, a cute story where a young girl named Maria may have accidentally dropped her mothers … [Read more...]
15 Tips for Gifted Learners
I recently blogged about differentiated learning regarding students with ADHD. Today I wanted to focus on the needs of gifted learners. I feel like these students are often left in the classroom without much consideration. I mean, why should we worry about them, aren't they already ahead of the game? Please DO NOT have this perspective on gifted students! If teachers did, these students would become bored, unchallenged, unmotivated, frustrated, and most likely have a negative attitude towards school in general. Differentiation is something most teachers integrate into their classroom. It's not an easy task, considering there are many types of learners. Most classrooms have a unique … [Read more...]
Classroom Decor (and more)!
I've been in the process of planning out how I want to layout the content in my blog. After some deliberation and.. I'll admit- procrastinating, I decided on creating two new pages.. so last week I added "classroom décor" and "gettin crafty" to the top header. Two of the things I LOVE to create on TpT are classroom décor sets and craftivities (or pretty much anything craft related). So please check them out when you get the chance! I uploaded the current content I have to the décor section but am still working on adding to the craft page. Have any suggestions or requests regarding classroom themes? Please post in the comment box below! … [Read more...]
15 Strategies to Help Students with ADHD
15 simple and effective strategies to use in the classroom for students diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Differentiation is something every teacher integrates into their classroom. As all teachers know, it’s not an easy job to differentiate learning; considering that there are all types of learners. Most classrooms have a unique blend of gifted learners, English Language Learners, students with special needs, and students at different reading levels to consider. Each child is a unique and an individual learner whose learning styles we must take into consideration! That being said, students with Attention Deficit … [Read more...]
Teachers Pay Teachers Super Cyber Sale!
Ladies and gentleman it's (almost) finally here!! Tomorrow is the Super Cyber Savings on Teachers Pay Teachers! 20% off or more on savings!! Be sure to have your shopping cart full and ready to go before the big sale is here! I've already have piles of holiday clipart and borders just waiting to be purchased for tomorrow! Here are some StudentSavvy products that I just designed in time for holidays and for of course, the BIG SALE! Decorate your classroom with in Whimsical Woodland décor! http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Woodland-Classroom-Theme-and-Decor-1586979 http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Winter-Activity-Pack-Common-Core-Aligned-1583218 Winter … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving COOKBOOK Freebie!
Hi everyone! The holidays are just around the corner! I hope you are excited as I am to spend time with friends and family! I just posted this little freebie on TpT... be sure to check out! Click Here for FREEBIE! A creative writing activity for students of all ages! They can design there own recipe book to take home for the Holidays! Enjoy! :) Be sure to follow my blog to stay updated on freebies! … [Read more...]
Get Crafty this Halloween!
Pumpkins, Bats, and Craftivities, Oh My! Last weekend, my cousin and I got together at my house Friday and we painted pumpkins! Yep, this is what I did on a Friday night... and nope, I don’t have kids. :) Not only was I simply getting in the Halloween spirit, but I’m also planning for my wedding next November. I’m thinking about using pretty pumpkins as décor for our wedding. My fiancé and I are getting married at a BARN! So with a barn/rustic themed wedding, how cool would painted pumpkins be in our wedding colors? Here's a little collage of our pumpkins... not bad huh? It was so easy! We used a metallic spray paint for our base color and then used acrylic paint, glitter … [Read more...]
My 1st Blog Post!! – Welcome!
WOW! - First let me just say, I'm VERY excited to show off this cool blog design. A big thanks to Melanie from http://www.adorabilitydesigns.com/! She was able to make my blog vision a reality. :)She's incredible to work with! Hi and welcome! I'm so glad you stopped by. You're in luck because in celebration of my new blog, I wanted to host a GIVEAWAY! Out of the 5 classroom themes descriptions below, post your favorite one! -Nautical/Ocean Theme - colors blue, pink, and white -Busy Bee Theme - colors yellow, black, and white -Monster Madness Theme - green and purple -All Star Sports Theme - brown, green, and red -Fabulous Fall Theme - neutral/fall colors Post your favorite … [Read more...]
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