If you're just starting out as a new Pre-K teacher, here are some practical ideas, printables, lessons for beginning the school year in Pre-K or

If you're just starting out as a new Pre-K teacher, here are some practical ideas, printables, lessons for beginning the school year in Pre-K or

We all have a huge wish list of items that we could use in our classrooms right? This year, put out some free helping hands for meet the teacher night to help you get some of those much needed items for the school year. There are so many parents out there that are more than […]

Yay for FREEBIES! Below is a link to a my Class Wish List note that I sent home with parents at the beginning of the school year. Parents...

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This is a fun writing craft activity for students to reflect on and write about their summer wish list. It's a great way to wrap up the school year or keep students engaged during summer school. The Summer Bucket Wish List Flap Books are designed to spark excitement about the upcoming summer and encourage the development of writing skills. Pages include: People I wish to see Places I wish to visit Things I wish to do Things I wish to learn Picture of me Cover Handle Different options to mix and match pages Once the students finish writing and drawing, they need to cut out the bucket pieces. After that, they should staple the top of the bucket twice. Then, they can glue the handle to the back of the stapled pages. This will complete the Summer Bucket Wish List Flap Book. By doing all this, students can showcase their writing skills and express their aspirations and plans for the summer. Resources you may enjoy! Not Just a Scribble Full Page Set 1 Not Just a Scribble Half Page Set 1 Information For You:  Each time you give feedback, TpT gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. Stay in touch by following my store for updates on freebies, sales, and new resources. Thank you for shopping! Jenny (icraftnteach) Pinterest Instagram

Are you new to teaching? Do you have everything you'll need? The time is upon us! For those of us who teach in an academic setting, it's about time to unpack our classrooms (if you haven't already) and gear up for a new school year. This month's blog is a list of essentials for your dance classroom. Ok, maybe not all items are essential, but they will spark ideas you can incorporate into your classroom this year. So, start scrolling and add things to your Amazon Teacher Wish List!Furniture Organ

I have been on summer vacation for a week now, and I am already doing school projects! I am not changing much in my classroom except for a few things here and there. I decided to try my hand at making some decorations instead of buying premade items. Since my theme is Peace & Love, I decided to purchase some clip art from Scrappin Doodles. I fell in love with the Groovy Kids Clip Art collection!! Please check out my Groovy Jobs. My next few projects include: Back-to-School Activity packet, behavior clip chart, AR tracker, desk name plates and center signs. Please check back often to grab some freebies and see how I am keeping myself busy!! Enjoy your summer!! I am working on a Back-to-School Activity packet. Check out the preview below!!! Grab your freebie (HERE). I am linking up with An Educator's Life: Share the Wealth Freebie Linky. I am so excited to have found this super, fantastic linky party!! You can also find the freebies listed on Pinterest. Who doesn't love Pinterest or a great Linky??!!! I know I LOVE them both!!!! 

Here are some ideas for what you can include on a classroom wish list. Also get a free editable printable file for creating a decorative wish list for

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Useful Classroom Finds {A Wish List For New and Not So New Teachers} 5 comments Back to School, classroom finds, Classroom Ideas, classroom must haves, classroom wish list, new classroom So, I have some exciting news. Next year I will be moving to a brand new school! As in, the school itself is brand new! Moving to a new school, and into a new classroom, means that I have been collecting ideas and creating a classroom wish list. I mean, can you blame me? I thought it would be fun share my current wish list with you. Whether you're a teacher who is just starting out, a teacher who will be returning to the same school, or you find that you're in the same boat as me, you may just find something to add to your own wish list. ;) This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. I earn a small commission each time someone makes a purchase through one of my links. For more information about my Disclosure Policy, please visit this link. Guided Reading Supplies My new classroom will be bigger than what I'm used to (I may be over here doing the happy dance). The past 13 years I've been squished into a 400 square foot classroom with 22+ students. The extra space means that I will actually have a reading group table! No more kicking students out of their desks so that we can use a table group as a reading table. Last year, I used the Ikea 3-tier rolling cart to hold my guided reading materials. Confession: I wasn't a huge fan. It didn't hold as much as I would have liked, and that sucker was super hard to push from point A to point B. This year, I'm thinking that I might want to switch things up and get a 10-drawer rolling cart. I have one at home. It rolls great. And, I can neatly tuck things into each drawer. I hate looking at clutter. They sell these at Michaels, but you can also find it HERE on Amazon. I'm also thinking about using these wall pop dry erase decals to put on the table. Students can use these dots to respond to their reading, work with vocabulary, and so on. They come in various colors, but the gray, blue and green will match my new space perfectly. If you've used these, please share your experience with them in the comments. I'd love to know how they worked for you. General Storage I like to set out activities for my fast finishers to work on. I've never really had a super cohesive means of putting these materials out, but I'm thinking that next year is as good as any to get these things organized. These drawers from Sterlite are perfect! They are the wider sized drawers. Amazon sells a three pack HERE. I haven't priced them at Walmart or Target, but I'm sure you could buy them individually there as well. These drawers could easily be filled with directed drawings, one page crafts, dot to dots, etc. Psst, From the Pond has some great directed drawings and one page crafts. I also put out things like wrap ups, addition/subtraction machines, and more! You can read more about fast finisher ideas HERE. These teal bins would be perfect for organizing my materials for each day of the week. I used to have the rainbow colored set from Lakeshore, but I passed it on to a fellow teacher. I need my bins to match my classroom. #notsorry This set from Storex is priced right (and the reviews aren't bad either)! General Supplies I've always wanted a paper cutter for my classroom. I never took the plunge into purchasing one because two of my neighbors each had one. But, I won't be neighbors with those sweet ladies anymore, so I'm definitely adding a personal paper cutter to my wish list for next year. The reason I want one is because my new school is huge. HUGE. Walking down to the workroom will be a bit of an ordeal. Dramatic? Maybe. But seriously, sometimes I just have a few things to cut/trim and hiking to the other side of the ginormous building might not always be the best use of my time. So, with that said, I'm thinking I'd like to get this Westcott cutter. My friend has this one, and it works great! This next item is a bit of a fluffy find. I mean, I'm not sure that it's necessary to have a crayon sharpener but I think it would be useful. It drives me crazy when crayons go flat, making it hard for students to color neatly. Maybe this would help with that. I might ask Santa to bring me this one. Hehe. Flex Seating Since I will have extra space, I am looking at bringing in some flex seating options. I do not plan to go full on flexible seating, but I like the idea of having options available. Now that I will have space for kids to really spread out, I would love to make a few of these options available to my students. These wobble cushions can be placed on the floor, or on top of a chair. I think they'll be a good option as I start out with alternative seating options. I'm hoping to lower one of the tables in my new room. Fingers crossed this dream becomes a reality. These knee pads would be great for kids using that table. I would also like to add some yoga mats and camping chairs. Walmart has some great prices on those items. With kids working on the carpet, I think it would be a good idea to have clipboards available. This set on Amazon is on my wish list, and it's priced just right! There you have it friends, a peek at all the things I would really, really, really love to add to my classroom next year. What would you add to the list? Share your ideas in the comments below. We'd love to know about other useful finds! DON'T FORGET IT, PIN IT! For more fun finds including picture book recommendations, PD book recommendations, and more, click HERE. Share It:

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-This Retro Daisy theme editable meet the teacher night packet includes: *The posters and words on the forms are not editable but you may add text boxes to specific parts for the pages that do not have text boxes included. The only pages I have text boxes on that I have created to be edited are: Contact info, wish list items, and the class roster. The other sheets can be used as handouts for parents to fill out!* * A Sign in Sheet for Parents (3 Versions) * Transportation Sheet and Transportation Slips * Welcome sign tents for Pre- Kindergarten-6th grade * School Supply Lists * Website Photo Permission Slip * Teacher Contact Information Cards (2 Versions) * Class Roster Sheet * Parent Volunteer Form * 2 Student Information Sheets * Wish List Cards * Blank Wish List Cards *3 Different font styles of Retro Daisy posters for stations (Sign in, parent info, supply list, volunteer info, wish list, transportation info, about the teacher, student info, and contact info). If you hang these or frame them and put them in different areas of the room, they are very helpful for parents!! (These posters are not editable) - 3 Powerpoint files included. -You will need an updated version of PPT to download this file.

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During the last few weeks of school each school year, many teachers learn they will be changing grade levels in the coming school year. This often sparks the question…”What should I stock up on to get my classroom ready for my new grade level?” This frequently-asked question inspired me to feature a series of stories […]

As I am looking forward to a new school year in my new school, I have already started planning and creating new resources. Since I have my classroom now and I can finally make the big decisions about the teaching materials I would love to use, I am all excited to be able to say good-bye to textbooks and use what I believe best responds to my learners’ needs. If you are looking for some engaging and valuable resources for your textbook-less ESL class or you wish to supplement your own materials,

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Check out our 2024 back to school classroom wish list QR code ! It's a game-changer for teachers and parents. Teachers create a customized wish list of items they need for their classrooms. Parents can scan the QR code, see the wishlist, and easily buy items to help out. It's a convenient solution t...

Gift giving inspiration with meaningful toys that will enrich your children's learning and development! In case you happen to be considering getting a gift for your child's classroom or you happen to be putting a wish list together for your own classroom, I have put together a snapshot of what I would consider to be the

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Use these end of the year student awards to recognize your students and their successes this year, as well as celebrate the end of the school year. With these awards, you can praise each student for their growth, unique talents, and skills – academic, social, and life skills. With every single one of these awards, each of your students will feel important and recognized for their accomplishments and who they are. What a fun way to wrap up the school year! Fun bonus: Host an awards ceremony with your students! WHAT'S INCLUDED? Resource Guide Resource Walkthrough Printing Guidelines Preparation Student Awards – Printable PDF 40 Student Awards Available in Color Available in Black and White Quick and easy to print Student Awards – Editable on Google Slides 40 Student Awards All Editable Titles and Images 6 Blank Student Awards Available in Color Available in Black and White Can download the PowerPoint version from Google Slides LIST OF AWARDS Standing Ovation WOW Factor Heart of Gold Class Leader Star on the Walk of Fame Best Friend to All Super Hero Tech Squad Brighten the Day Bring on the Cheer Class Comedian Future World Leader Bright Scientist Making a Difference Yes I Can! Innovative Thinker Take Action Jedi in Training Captain of the Ship The Great Entertainer When You Wish Upon a Star Shimmering Sparkler All-Star Athlete Multi-Talented Our MVP Class Spotlight Gold Star Scholar Supreme Above and Beyond Exceptional Explorer The Zookeeper Artist at Work Class Imagineer Stylist of the Stars Incredibly Independent Musical Maestro Community Ambassador Glorious Gamer Practice Makes Perfect No Team Without Me You can email us at [email protected] if you have any feedback, questions, and/or requests for resources.

Start the school year off right with these Back to School Stations! This product is perfect for use during meet the teacher night or open house. These stations will allow you to stay organized, and they will help your back to school night run smoothly! THIS IS A GROWING RESOURCE! This product curren...

Have a great school year digital card. Digital card of encouragement! Cute going back to school instant download. Could be for 1st day of school. Middle school or secondary back to school card. No physical item will be shipped as this is a digital download for a print at home card. No wait time no shipping costs. Print at home for multiple occasions. Just download the file, print, cut and fold to create these sweet greeting cards. Great to have on hand for convenience. Be ready at any moment for last minute events. Here’s a link to a printable envelope if you need one: https://woodlandcarddesigns.etsy.com/listing/1754241985 The PDF file includes: - A color image of the card, it will be blank on the inside to write your own message -The PDF file provided features the card formatted as a 5"x7" (when folded) standard sized card for your convenience just print on 8.5" x 11" -Any printer paper will work, but card stock is recommended for best results How printable cards work: Purchase the card -Shortly after payment has been processed, you will receive an email containing your download link. The email will be sent to the email address you have on file with Etsy. -Or you can always access your files from your Etsy account by going to “Your account” then “Purchases and Reviews” to find the order. To the right of the order, click “Download Files”. -Please note the color may vary from the file depending on the printer, ink, and paper used. Additional Info on Downloading a Digital Item from Etsy:https://www.etsy.com/ca/help/article/3949 Note: No refunds due to the instant file download. Copyright © by Woodland Card Designs. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Not for resale or redistribution.