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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
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 mont…. Read More
There’s a good chance that you have a pretty good collection of teacher mugs. You may even have enough to open your own coffee shop by now. Some people love receiving fun mugs and others don’t even drink coffee or tea and have no clue what to do with them. I’m sharing a bunch of different ways to use your… Read More
After giving your class directions and sending them off to complete the assessment 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
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
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 your busy with students and make things run smoothly all year long. Designate a volunteer area Choose a special spot in your classroom to make your volunteer… Read More
Have you ever had a student move away during the school year? We become so close to our students, it’s a sad day for both us and the students in the class when a classmate moves away. To make it a bit easier, here’s a student moving away gift idea for you! I made this fun free printable to help… Read More
Do you use callbacks or attention grabbers with your class? 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 year to year. If you haven’t used… Read More
Making applesauce in the classroom is one of the easiest things to do! It fits perfectly into our apple unit and the kids get so excited about it! This is a super quick and easy recipe perfect for the classroom and only has 5 ingredients! Be prepared for the classroom to smell amazing! We do this activity as part of… Read More
A few years ago, I’d walked into a friends classroom in the morning, and she had classical music playing as the students walked in each morning. It had such a calming effect of 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
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
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
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
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
It’s always exciting getting to meet your new students for the year at meet the teacher night. It gives the new students a chance to see a little piece of their classroom and their teacher for the new year and gets them excited to come back to school. To start the relationship off on a positive note, I’ve put together… Read More
I’ve got a fun summer project for you today! A DIY teacher stool for the classroom! My mom found this stool the other day in someones bulk pick up pile and knew I would want it! Thanks mom! Is anyone else obsessed with the cute Pete the Cat plush from Kohl’s? We grabbed one when we were doing a little… Read More
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
If your student teachers time in your classroom is coming to an end and you’re looking for something fun and meaningful to send them off with, you’ve come to the right place! I’m sharing 20 student-teacher gift ideas. for your shopping convenience, there are Amazon affiliate links provided in this blog post. Some of the ideas cost nothing at all… Read More
A New Year – Taking Back Your Time I’m not a person who sets New Year’s resolutions, but I do like to reflect on the past year and come up with some things I’d like to implement into my life each year. In my life over the last few years, I’ve been working towards simplifying everything and moving towards a… Read More
Every year we make caramel apples in the classroom. The kids are so proud and have a fun treat to take home and share with their families. We usually do this activity during our Fall classroom party since I have extra help, but you could definitely tie it into your apple/science activities or as a cooking class. Cooking class –… Read More
