Do you sweep your floors a million times a day? I know I do! Crumbs, pencil shavings, paper scraps, small pieces of play-doh, rice from the sensory bin, etc. Some days I feel like all I do is clean! So I broke down and bought myself a cordless vacuum a couple months ago to help…
Teaching Life
Motivate Your Class with This Sweet Reward System
As teachers, we could use all the classroom management tricks we can get! Here’s one that both you and your students will love! Keep reading to find out more and get your FREE download! Brownie Points Whole Class Rewards The Brownie Points system works for whole class rewards. I love this system because it’s adorable,…
How to Save Time with Weekly Take Home Folders (Free Download!)
One of the things my mentor taught me my first year teaching is how to use weekly take home folders for students. As both a teacher and a parent, I can say that I love this routine! Keep reading to see what I mean. How to Use the Take Home Folders To start out, I’m…
Free Simple Classroom Newsletter
Every teacher needs an easy way to make parents and guardians aware of upcoming classroom events. A class newsletter is usually the simplest way to make sure everyone stays up to date with the happenings – especially spelling words, vocabulary words, and test dates. Here’s a simple classroom newsletter that will make your life just…
How to be Fearless and Absolutely Conquer Your New Teaching Job
For the last ten years, I’ve dreamed of teaching preschool. I graduated from college, had kids, and started my own preschool and daycare. I never seriously considered teaching a new grade. But God had different plans for me and my family. Out of the blue, I was presented with the opportunity to teach in the…
How to Make Your Preschoolers Listen Without Yelling
Do you feel like you have to yell to get your students’ attention? What about around the end of the year or special days when their energy level is high? Or are you a homeschool preschool mom who sometimes gets frustrated with your little one? Here’s some ideas you may not know about (or might…
FREE Parent Handout: This Is Actually Why We Play
There’s so much more to kindergarten readiness than letter recognition. Maybe it’s because I’ve always wanted to be a teacher…but it baffles me that families don’t understand that 3, 4, and 5 year olds learn better through play than worksheets. Here’s a FREE parent handout to send home to help those families recognize what play…
7 Big Reasons Home Daycare Is Not the Same As Babysitting
Have you ever been called a babysitter? Ugh! I know I’m not the only one offended when someone calls me a babysitter. My reaction is always professional but inside I’m saying, “EXCUUUUUUSE ME? I am so much MORE than that! I am a home daycare provider!” Can you relate? 7 Big Reasons Home Daycare Is Not…
What You Need to Know About the AmazonBasics Home Laminator
Do you do all your laminating at school? Or are you a business owner and in the market for your own laminator? Well, here’s a review of the home laminator I use! What You Need to Know About The AmazonBasics Home Laminator (This page contains affiliate links, which means that I may receive a commission…
The Only Way to Use Worksheets in Preschool
The Only Way to Use Worksheets in Preschool Benefits of Using Worksheets There are a few reasons I like to use worksheets in my classroom: Encourage thinking and fine motor skills Build stamina and focus needed for kindergarten Show parents what we’re learning about Easily assess students’ abilities However, there’s also a lot to consider…
