How to Run Successful ELA Centers
For K-1 students, centers are one of the most developmentally appropriate things that you can do for them.
Math Centers for K-1 Made Easy
Want to know how I keep math centers running smoothly in my classroom?! I love maximizing my time with small groups by making sure that my centers are meaningful and low-prep! Click here to read more!
First Week of School Lesson Plans
I’ve put together a resource for you that would take a TON off your back-to-school plate!
Must-Haves in my First Grade Classroom
I finally decided to compile a small list of the 7 things that are absolute “must-haves” in my classroom because I truly use them each and every day!
It’s Meet the Teacher Night!
Here’s everything that I do to make sure that I have a smooth and successful Meet the Teacher Night!
Newsbooks… A Weekly Letter Writing Activity
This is my favorite way to establish communication between school and home.
Teaching Resources That Every K-1 Teacher Needs
There are a few things that I use in my classroom DAILY that I absolutely could not live without. Read here to find out about my favorite resources that every K-1 teacher needs!
5 Must-Have Visuals in my First Grade Classroom
Visuals in a primary classroom are a NEED! Clear, easy to read print paired with distinct visuals is something I have always made sure is abundant in my room. Read to see the 5 most important visuals that are referred to DAILY in my room
Classroom Storage and Organization
I think it’s safe to say that my classroom love language is “storage and organization!”
Easy End of Year Themed Days
Wanting to give your class some End of Year themed days to review everything that you’ve learned throughout the year but not wanting to lose the structure of your day? This EOY ThemedDay bundle is for you!
Plan Your Classroom “YES Day!”
This is the perfect way to wrap up the end of the year together. While some may think that the idea of a “Yes Day” is scary, I’m here to tell you that I promise you it isn’t! It’s actually one of the sweetest days of the year, and it’s a day that students remember for years because they get to take control of ONE day and have a blast with their classroom family. Read here to find out how I make this day “not so scary” and grab the YES DAY Kit HERE.
Create a Classroom “Busy Bin” for Fast Finishing Students
We all have them… the students who finish an activity within 5 minutes of assigning it! After they’ve double-checked for their name, double-checked their work, added extra details, and made sure it was tip-top quality, it’s time for them to head to the “Busy Bin.” The Busy Bin is a space where early-finishing students can grab something to work on that’s meaningful, fun, and easy for me to prep for them. Find out what I keep in my Busy Bin!
The BEST End of Year Activities for K-2
The end of the year is near! Hang in there, you’re so close to SUMMER! Fill your final days with some of these EASY and FUN activities!
Throw a Low Prep End of Year Party!
The end of the school year is chaotic enough already- who wants to try to plan a classroom party on top of everything you have to do?! This party pack is super fun and low-prep, so you won’t spend hours planning!
The BEST End of Year Read Aloud
For several years, I searched for the perfect end of school year read aloud. I was convinced that the book didn’t exist, so I decided to write it myself!
Add this sweet book to your collection and read it at the end of the school year for years to come and grab the FREEBIES that pair with it by clicking HERE.
Classroom Super Store!
Looking for a super fun activity to pair with your Economics unit? What if I told you that it doubles as an awesome classroom management technique! Click to read more!
Three Ways to Use Fun-Shaped Easter Eggs in the Classroom
Have you seen any of the fun-shaped Easter eggs in your local Walmart, Target, or Dollar Tree? I’ve seen everything from Lego-shaped “eggs” to flower-shaped “eggs” and I think they’re so much fun! There are so many ways that you can use the shaped “eggs” without making the activity seem like an Easter activity.
Easy Spring Activities for K-1
Spring has sprung! By this time, students are much more independent, so teaching them is a little easier, and it feels a lot more fun. There are lots of fresh math, literacy, and science activities for you to mix into your routine this April. Read to see some of my faves!
Fun March Activities for your K-1 Classroom
When I think of March, I think of the rainbows, pots of gold, and the color GREEN! I love all the fun leprechaun-themed learning that can be done in the classroom! St. Patrick’s Day brings so many opportunities for you to do engaging math, literacy, and science activities that students get excited about.
Read to find out a few of my faves!
Who is the Fabulous Firstie Fairy?
You've heard of the Desk Fairy, but what about the Fab Firstie Fairy? This fairy is the sweetest thing to enter into your classroom this year, and there's one for Kindergarten too!

