Learn how to make a hurricane tube of your own - a great activity for when you are studying weather, or space, or just want a fun activity for kids.

Learn how to find resources for students to work on when they have extra time in class and create a Fast Finisher system to keep everyone on task!

As teachers, we know that students need routines and a certain degree of predictability in order to feel safe in a new classroom and learn what you expect of them. One of the most important things we do to help with this is establish morning and afternoon routines. Not only will students feel less anxiety

My Principal Binder is a must! When I'm off campus for meetings or trainings, it is nice to have everything at my fingertips. All my everyday

As much as I love the look of molding, I literally start to sweat when I know I’m about to take on a project that requires angled cuts. Precise measurements mak…

If you're trying to learn Adobe Illustrator, this is the post to start with! I'm teaching you how to use the five most basic Illustrator tools so you can DIY your own graphic design projects.

Classroom Cue Cards - I use visuals with my non verbal students that's finding it difficult to understand, process and follow verbal directions. The most tricky situations I find sometimes arise when transitioning at lunch time, outside recess/playtime and in the classroom setting. So clipping the visuals that I might need to my wrist has become a must! I've hooked up three keyrings full of the visuals that I can grab and change when I'm in a hurry. 1. for the classroom 2. for the dinning hall 3. for outside at recess/playtime The visuals help my kiddos to understand and follow directions while transitioning and help with any frustrations that might rise! I've included 41 Visuals which I popped on to lanyard's and wrist bands, that are divided into these 3 areas and in 3 different sizes to suit. These Visual Cue Cards are perfect to reinforce verbal directions and in my opinion great for any kindergarten, preschool or Special Ed Classroom setting with non verbal kids! For more information visits here

It's a million degrees here. Sometimes, I literally feel like I live on the surface of the sun. On days like this, there is just no way I am busting out my favorite hot tools and going to town - and even if I did, two seconds outside and I would look like this: That's

It's frightening when I look at my kids and realize, that the way they grow up and the state of the next generation, is somewhat reliant on how I'm raising them. I have been entrusted with these kids. I'm going to try my best to raise a generation of leaders and people with morals who love themselves and others around them.

Time sure does fly when you’re having fun! At The Primary Peach we’re having a blast! SO much fun, that it’s been a WHOLE YEAR since we first started! We’re so excited, that we’re celebrating! What better way to celebrate with a GIVEAWAY!!! But first…a FREEBIE! (You’re going to want to head over to The ... Read more

Hi y’all. Let me just say that poetry is quite possibly one of my favorite things to teach. I use it in all content areas. Walk into my room, and you’ll probably find a poem about the rock cycle hanging next to a poem about skip counting. II use a few different forms of poetry ... Read More about Where I’m From Poetry

Learn the 8 best calming ideas for kids! These 8 ways are sensory based and help calm kids down when they feel anxious or over active.

If you think I have the answers here, I'm afraid you'll be disappointed. I'm far from having any answers.

Here are my TOP speech therapy materials- the MUST HAVES for being a school SLP! When I'm working with my speech and language students, there are certain "must have" materials that I need by my side the entire day. These are items that provide quick ways to motivate students or help me provide speech therapy

Enlarge and print this poster for your choir classroom. Encourage active rehearsal participation and listening during all rehearsal moments! Great for secondary students. Post near your pencil sharpener or other areas where students might be tempted to "wander". ...

I keep coming back to this flattering, wearable shape. It’s fun to knit, easy to seam, and I just love wearing these comfy, loose pullovers with a shirt tail peeking out beneath the hem. Fernet Branca features a simple textured block motif, bookended by bold ribs and cables on either side of the body. My favorite part of this design might just be how those panels meet under the arms. On the back of the sweater, I added a central spine and changed the cable panels just a bit to keep things interesting. Then I designed the neckline so the sweater can be worn with either side facing front, so feel free to flip it depending on your mood! It’s reversible! Plus there’s this YARN. I’ve been waiting impatiently to work in Green Mt Spinnery’s Weekend Wool for a while now, and it did not disappoint. The color, the stitch defnition, and the soft, round fiber are spot on. When I first swatched these motifs in the Pine Warbler, my heart kind of skipped a beat -- and I didn’t put the needles back down until it was done. As always, I’ve added a few notes to the pattern about modifications for your own body, and there will be thread in my BabyCocktails group for knitting along or any questions that come up! Yardage By Size: Sizes: 38.5(39.5,42.25,44.25,46)(49.5,53,56.75,58.25,61,67)”/ 97.75(100.25, 107.25,112.5,116.75)(125.75,134.5,144,148 ,155,170.25)cm based on sweater circumference around body at bust. For fit shown, choose the size that allows for 5-6”/12.75-15.75cm of positive ease at bust. Or choose the size that gives you the amount of ease you prefer in your sweaters. Yardage: 1000(1100,1200,1300,1350) (1450,1575,1675,1800,1950,2100)yds 915(1005,1100,1190,1235) (1325,1440,1535,1650,1785,1920)m If substituting yarn, I suggest a nice round worsted or a heavy worsted weight wool. Tweeds, heathers or solids will be beautiful and show off the pattern well. Sweater is knit from the bottom up in 4 pieces (front, back, sleeves) and seamed at shoulders, underarm and sides. Seams are straight and simple. Cables are both charted and written. Color Shown: Pine Warbler

This collection of the top workout songs for 2015 is just what you need to get yourself pumped so you can get back in shape and stay in shape!

I love finding and implementing new classroom management strategies! Having anywhere from 20-36 students (depending on my grade level) made it necessary to have strong, positive communication tools in place, to help maximize every minute of instructional time. I want to share with you three classroom communication tools that I know will be so […]

If you think I have the answers here, I'm afraid you'll be disappointed. I'm far from having any answers.

Watch this video tutorial that will show you step by step how to crochet an invisible decrease for Amigurumi. Visit my blog for more free Amigurumi patterns and tutorials you will love!

16 Make-Ahead Cold Lunch Ideas to Prep for Work This Week - Try prepping these awesome cold lunch ideas when you can't reheat your lunch!

Today I'm excited to have Corrina from From Mrs. Allen's Teaching Files here to share a really fun and exciting activity to use when talking about self control. Self control is such a hard

This semester I’m trying to revamp how I take and keep data! To do this, I searched and searched through Teachers Pay Teachers for data sheets by other SLPs! Always great when you don’t have to reinvent the wheel. I found tons and tons of great, FREE data sheets and thought I’d share my collection […]

These strategies can help you improve your attention and focus in ways that make you more productive! ADHDers need help with organization and these tips help.

I’m very excited to share with you my newest method of preventing the gaps in Amigurumi when crocheting over single crochet decreases. I’m especially proud of this tutorial because this Amigurumi Hack is actually something that I came up with myself! I haven’t seen this tip anywhere else on the internet but obviously the world...

Giving your students the space in your classroom to self-regulate, cool down and calm down are extremely important. When we talk about "challenging behaviors" and behavior management, we need to have proactive strategies to support our students' communication and help de-escalate any possible meltdowns. In this Calm Down Visual resource, you can set up your students and your class up for success around navigating big emotions like being overwhelmed, feeling frustrated, and generally being upset. We seek to support students with compassion, promote self-advocacy, and giving them space to communicate their needs. All of our resources are neurodiversity-affirming and strengths-based. We are focused on meeting students where they are and supporting their needs. How It Works This set of visuals are for your classroom walls, bulletin boards, calm down corner space, use at desks, small group tables, and with individual students. Create a calm down corner that establishes a guide for options and expectations Establish a clear and common communication system for your students around communicating their needs What's Inside 4 different sets of calm down visuals Student choice board Quick word board (What others may refer to as 'Use Your Words' Stoplight visual for the wall + double-sided cards for students to have Classroom 'When I'm Upset' poster that can also be used as a flipbook Teacher instructions for suggested use Blank cards to add calm down options specific to the needs of your classroom and students

It can be unnerving to put stress on your bones through exercise, especially for those with osteopenia or osteoporosis. However, when done correctly, weight-bearing exercises for osteoporosis can be one of the greatest strategies for

High histamine levels can produce a myriad of unpleasant symptoms that highly impact your quality of life. When working with clients, histamine intolerance is always something I'm looking out for. What is Histamine? Histamine is a compound that is released by the cells in your body. The release of histamine can be triggered by inflammation,...Read More