You don't have to be an Art teacher to bring art into your classroom! Art pairs beautifully with writing so it's an easy way to give students opportunity to express their creativity in multiple ways. Integrating art in the classroom can bring a variety of benefits. It enhances critical thinking, boosts academic perfomance and encourages emotional development to name a few! We hope this post gives ... Read More about Art Lessons To Try This Year

We all know your class ends up being like a little family and that starts on Day 1! There are so many great ways to get to know your students, but if you are looking for a tried and true method that you can use all year long, grab this resource. Below we will show you 3 out of the 4 anchor charts included in this purchase. You can find a favorite and keep it up all year long or swap out different ... Read More about Build Community in your Classroom Right From the Start!

Back to school is almost here and we are READY! There can be a plethora of feelings leading up to that first week: excitement, anticipation and nerves. Let us help with planning engaging, low-prep activites the first week(s) so you and your students can have an easy transition back to school. All of these activities include some sort of coloring. Coloring is a great way for students to ... Read More about Back To School First Week Activities

True, we are not in school during Father's Day, but these resources are too cute not to share! For our planners out there, these are great to send home with students at the end of the year. Bonus: something different to do that last week of school! For the parents out there, these are easy enough to do right in your own home. If you are teaching summer school or at a camp, these Father's Day ... Read More about Easy Father’s Day Resources

These "reading-inspired" door decor kits are a great way to welcome students back to school or have on your door throughout the year. Your door is one of the first things that your students see so it's an easy way to make a quick, positive impact before they even enter your room. These door decor kits come with everything you need so it's a simple project that you can do in an hour or ... Read More about For the Love of Reading

We have summer on the brain! Teachers, if you aren't already on summer break then we are sure it's so close you can taste it! Whether you are a parent, a teacher in their last few weeks of school or a summer school teacher, we have our favorite elementary activities that scream SUMMER. Kids love them and they are all low-prep and engaging resources that will brighten your home or ... Read More about Summer CRAFTS, Summer WRITING, Summer BULLETIN BOARDS