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Student Supply Box For Distance Learning

Student Supply Box For Distance Learning

July 13, 2020

this article (and most) on primary playground, does contain affiliate links that we do earn a commission off of.  clicking these links does not cost you any extra but helps our website to keep great articles and freebies like this coming your way. With the new school year quickly approaching, it will obviously look a lot different this year. Today… Read More

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30 Fun Friday Ideas

30 Fun Friday Ideas

February 23, 2020

Fun Fridays are a great way to end a week as a reward for working hard all week! The kiddos deserve some time to socialize and play so I’m sharing 30 Fun Fridays Ideas. You may like to stick to doing the same thing each Friday, or maybe like to choose 4 different things for each week of the month…. Read More

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Visual Direction Cards In The Classroom

Visual Direction Cards In The Classroom

September 8, 2019

After giving your class directions and sending them off to complete the assignment you’ve given, how many times are you asked the same questions over and over again? Can we work with a friend? Where does this go? That’s where using Visual Direction Cards In The Classroom is a lifesaver! These visual direction cards will help your students see and… Read More

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How To Use Volunteers In The Classroom

How To Use Volunteers In The Classroom

August 4, 2019

Volunteers can be an invaluable resource for teachers! You may have the volunteers but wondering, how do I use them in the classroom? It can be overwhelming when you have people volunteering but don’t know what to have them do for you. I’m going to share how to use those volunteers in the classroom. There are all types of parents… Read More

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Getting Your Classroom Ready For Volunteers

Getting Your Classroom Ready For Volunteers

July 31, 2019

Volunteers can be a huge lifesaver in your classroom. Getting your classroom ready for volunteers set up ahead of time before the school year starts, will save you a ton of time later when you’re busy with students and make things run smoothly all year long. THIS ARTICLE WORKS WELL WITH Designate a volunteer area Choose a special spot in… Read More

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Back To School Donation Tree

Back To School Donation Tree

June 16, 2019

With back to school comes a whole list of items we’d love to have for our classroom. It’s helpful if we are able to send home a suggested supply list but sometimes there are extra things that would be great to have donated to the classroom. So for meet the teacher night, make a back to school donation tree and… Read More

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Free Printable Paraprofessional Gift Idea

Free Printable Paraprofessional Gift Idea

March 31, 2019

Do you have a paraprofessional that works in your classroom with a student or two? As you know, these people have a very important job and can be a tremendous help to in our classroom. Did you know that Wednesday, April 3rd is Paraprofessional Day? I wanted to make sure our wonderful paras are recognized for all of their hard work… Read More

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25 Class Callbacks-Attention Grabbers

25 Class Callbacks-Attention Grabbers

January 27, 2019

Do you use callbacks or attention grabbers with your class? Today I have 25 Class Callbacks-Attention Grabbers. I think they’re important and work well. Some classes do well with changing to a new phrase every month or so and some classes are better with sticking to the same all year long. You’ll find what fits your class best and may change from… Read More

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The Best Pandora Stations For Primary Classrooms

The Best Pandora Stations For Primary Classrooms

August 26, 2018

A few years ago, I’d walked into a friend’s classroom in the morning, and she had classical music playing as the students walked in each morning. It had such a calming effect on the students and helped them settle in quickly for the day. I thought I need to use music more! I’m sharing the best Pandora stations for primary… Read More

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Free Printable Birthday Hat

Free Printable Birthday Hat

August 12, 2018

I love celebrating birthdays! At our school, kids are still allowed to bring in a treat to share on their birthday but it has to be prepackaged. I wanted to add something special for the kiddos on their day but keep it low cost for me, so I made this free printable birthday hat for them to wear. Simply print… Read More

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Free Printable Cool Cat Awards

Free Printable Cool Cat Awards

August 1, 2018

The other day I shared my Pete the Cat painted rocks for the classroom. Today, I’m sharing with you a free printable cool cat awards that can be given along with placing the rock on their desk, or when you take the rock back at the end of the day. It’s an opportunity to write a little note to the… Read More

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Free Printable Meet The Teacher Bingo

Free Printable Meet The Teacher Bingo

July 25, 2018

Meet the teacher night is always an exciting time! You get to meet all of your new students and for the kids, they are so excited to meet you and see their new classroom. It can also be a very hectic time trying to talk to all of the parents at the same time. I created a free printable meet… Read More

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Painted Rocks As A Classroom Incentive

Painted Rocks As A Classroom Incentive

July 22, 2018

I remember way back when I was in second grade and my teacher used quiet critters in our classroom. I remember sitting there trying so hard to be quiet, just waiting for her to pass by and hoping she would gently place a quiet critter on my desk. It can be the smallest thing in your classroom that makes a… Read More

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Duct Tape Desk Drawer

Duct Tape Desk Drawer

July 1, 2018

Do your students have desks or tables in your classroom? These duct tape desk drawers have been an absolute lifesaver to keep their desks organized. You only need a couple items to make these or to ask each student to make one and bring it in at the beginning of the school year. No need for pencil boxes this way!… Read More

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Treasure Box Coupons For The Classroom

Treasure Box Coupons For The Classroom

June 24, 2018

Do you use a treasure box in your classroom? It can sure get expensive keeping it full all of the time! I’m sharing how you can use treasure box coupons for the classroom treasure box instead of toys and trinkets. My treasure box is a small wooden box that I found at Hobby Lobby. I think it was about $9.00 after using… Read More

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20 Indoor Recess Ideas

20 Indoor Recess Ideas

March 4, 2018

Living in Arizona, we don’t have too many indoor recess days. Ours more or less are a handful of rainy days throughout the school year and at the beginning of the school year, when the temperature is too high outside that we are required to keep the kids inside. I’m always looking for new and fun ideas to have ready… Read More

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