Elementary teachers planning an Around the World classroom theme will love these decor ideas, photos, bulletin board tips, and resources.
There’s just something so magical about looking at learning as an adventure, and that’s the exact notion I wanted to highlight in this travel-themed classroom. I worked with the classroom decor that this room already had, so I was able to put together a high school adventure-themed classroom in just one day! When I saw ... Read More about Adventure Themed Classroom: An Eclectic Travel Classroom with Boho Vibes
I have been out of town for a lot of the summer but I am back in town and have been working on my room a lot the past few days! I've ...
Grab the full list of the best decor themes for classrooms for this year! Also, learn how to plan and implement it in your classroom!
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Do you need a fun way to display classroom jobs? Look no further! I created this editable class job display with travel clipart and cloud backgrounds to fit a travel, adventure, outdoor, or exploration themed classroom. I think it would also look great with black and white decor! I love hanging my class job banners using twine to create an interactive display. I then write or type student names on clothespins and clip them onto the banner. If you laminate the banners and use numbered clips you can easily reuse the display every school year! **Please note-- you will need PowerPoint to open and edit the file** Download also includes: 1 Title banner spelling out: "Class Jobs" 1 editable banner (if you want to make your own title) A list of class job ideas 36 editable job cards (these are blank so you can add your own jobs) 1 set of editable clothespin labels (so you can add student names). These come in 3 different colors and 4 different sizes. If you like this theme, be sure to follow me on TPT and Instagram for more updates! Hanging with Mrs. Hulsey on Instagram
If books are a uniquely portable magic, then podcasts are the wizard in your pocket. When you find interesting podcasts for teens that they want to listen to, you will open up a whole new world of literacy for secondary students. Did you know that podcast listeners are 29% more likely to have a household ... Read More about Why You Should Be Using Podcasts in Secondary ELA
If your kids love travel, they will enjoy these free travel themed colouring actvities & worksheets available to download now.
Let's learn about our skeleton! This printable human bones anatomy lesson is a perfect addition to your homeschool science curriculum. Cut out the individual bones and assemble them using brad pins to make the joints moveable. Then you can attach your skeleton to the main page (I used Velcro dots) to label each bone. Also included is a "Skeleton Vocabulary" page to learn more about each bone. ::: I N S T A N T ♥ D O W N L O A D ::: **This is a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD. No physical items will be mailed to you.** After purchase you will receive an email receipt with a link to download your purchase. You will receive a PDF file for printing on regular 8.5”x11” paper. I recommend printing on heavy cardstock and laminating for durability. ::: S H O W ♥ O F F ::: I’d love to see you and your little ones enjoying your new learning activity! Be sure to tag me @arrowsandapplesauce and use #applesaucemama. ::: T H E ♥ L E G A L ♥ S T U F F ::: This printable is intended for personal use only. Not for resale. You may not copy, alter, or share these digital files. Thank you! See my shop policies for more info. Book in photos: Human Body Theater, Maris Wicks
Grab the full list of the best decor themes for classrooms for this year! Also, learn how to plan and implement it in your classroom!
I’ve been using a Word Wall with my high school students for 9 years now, and the results have been incredible. How: I have 90-minute classes, so I’m able to give my students 8-10 minutes of free reading time each day. I put this time at the BEGINNING of the class for several reasons. 1. ... Read More about How and Why to Use Word Walls with Older Students
Grab the full list of the best decor themes for classrooms for this year! Also, learn how to plan and implement it in your classroom!
You will love these Editable Travel Theme Meet The Teacher Newsletters + Bonus Google Slides Version. These are perfect for your busiest time of the year. This no stress & easy template is a wonderful way for parents and your new students to get to know All About You! Your parents and students will walk away getting a glimpse about you and their new school year!
No windows? No problem! Get inspired by how we transformed this small middle school classroom with world history themed decor!
I absolutely LOVE IKEA and even though the closest one to me is about 3 hours away, I always make a point to go a couple of times a year....
You want your classroom to be a colorful, cozy, and inviting learning space. You’d love to have a cohesive theme or at least a color scheme, so everything looks put together. But are themes childish? Aren’t middle schoolers too old for classroom decor?
Well, this school year is in full swing. I have a good group of kids this year and have enjoyed getting to know all 18 of them:) Our Imagine It! Reading story this week was called, "For the Love of Our Earth" and so we created these "Earths" and reflect on how we show kindness towards the Earth. They turned out so cute and look great hanging from the ceiling.
If you have been following along this summer, then you know just how much I love having a classroom theme! In THIS post, I told you my top three reasons for having a theme and in THIS post, I shared four ways to save money while decorating with a theme. Now, as promised, I want
This year, I decided to make some modifications to my classroom decor, and I am thrilled to share this reveal with you all.
These free vehicle dot marker printables are a fun, no-prep activity for toddlers and preschoolers. Make them no-mess with round stickers!
Flashlight Friday made it to my kinder room this year! Why? Students need to read every day. Reading should be fun. Flashlights are always fun. So it is simple..... Reading + Flashlights = FUN It really is that easy. We did this week one! #kindersCAN All you need: -Flashlights
My passion for travel spills over into my classroom in a variety of ways. I love to teach my students about the world around them and open their eyes to places beyond our Saint Petersburg home. I think that's why one of my favorite units of the year is teaching map skills to my students. I love their curiosity and inquisitive nature in exploring the world. This year, we are completing an extensive unit that started with map skills and will be culminating in a Multicultural Day with presentations of student created country books. In order to begin preparing my students, I read the book Me on the Map by Joanne Sweeney. My students completed graphic organizers with the understanding that the world gets bigger starting with their house, street, city, state, country, continent and world. We read stories about places around the world in reading, studied map skills in Social Studies, and wrote travel adventure stories in Writing that integrated imagination, creativity and facts from different places. This integrated unit touches upon many Common Core Standards and is exciting for the students. The students also created maps of an imaginary country which they made up, and had to apply the use of map keys, map scales, and a compass rose. These activities were all done prior to teaching a multicultural unit that includes a parental involvement piece. Students have read several stories in their Take Home Book Bag, and for the past 3-4 weeks parents have been involved in this weekly homework with questions about ancestors, heritage, family recipes, and cultural celebrations. Students then chose one country from their heritage to focus on a book project. They are researching facts and information and making a country book with 3 sections: Facts and Country Information, a Country Opinion Writing Piece, and a Multicultural Fairy Tale they create using elements of fairy tales and key items from their country. This project includes most Common Core Standards for both Reading and Writing. The children are super involved and their is lots of learning and investigating going on daily. I love to guide my students on their quest for knowledge. More on this project and our special celebration coming up soon! Borrowing ideas from both Clutter Free Classroom and Sunny Days in 2nd Grade blogs, I loved the idea of having the students create flip books and hold up the world with their little pictures. Each child posed with their hands in the air for these posters. A student example of the completed Me on the Map activity! Me on the Map Writing Activity. Students chose which place on the world map they would want to visit and shared their adventure in both a story and created Voki character. Students found maps of the country to include, and researched facts to add into the story. They loved the creativity involved in this project. So much fun with maps, can't wait to teach them more!
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Elementary teachers planning an Around the World classroom theme will love these decor ideas, photos, bulletin board tips, and resources.
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There’s just something so magical about looking at learning as an adventure, and that’s the exact notion I wanted to highlight in this travel-themed classroom. I worked with the classroom decor that this room already had, so I was able to put together a high school adventure-themed classroom in just one day! When I saw ... Read More about Adventure Themed Classroom: An Eclectic Travel Classroom with Boho Vibes
Grab the full list of the best decor themes for classrooms for this year! Also, learn how to plan and implement it in your classroom!
No windows? No problem! Get inspired by how we transformed this small middle school classroom with world history themed decor!
Ok teacher friends, have you heard about the HP Instant Ink program?? Today I'll share with you how I was able to print over 2,000 pages (in color!!) for free and how you can earn free pages too. I will also answer some of the most commonly asked questions I have heard from teachers about the program. Please note, this post does contain affiliate links which means that I earn a small amount when you make purchases or enroll. However, my promise to you is that I am only sharing my honest opinions and I will never promote something I do not believe in. See my disclaimer page for full details. I'll be honest, I was a skeptic when I first heard about the Instant Ink program. I even had my printer for almost a year before I decided to take the plunge. Living on a teacher's budget makes me watch my spending pretty carefully, but I have to say, this was so worth it! The Basics What is HP Instant Ink? I define Instant Ink as one of the best decisions I've made lately...and a huge sanity saver! But, I suppose a more technical definition may be needed as well. Instant Ink is a monthly subscription program through HP that monitors your ink usage wirelessly. Then, they send you new ink as soon as you start to get low. You pay by the amount of pages that you print, not by the amount of ink you use. This means that you can literally print everything in full color if you need to! What kind of printer do you need? First, you need to see if your HP printer is compatible with the Instant Ink Program. My old favorite 8620 was sadly discontinued but I currently have the HP OfficeJet Pro 8035 which I also love! If your printer is not compatible now is a great time to find one with all of the back to school sales. If your printer is compatible, you are in luck because it is super simple to sign up and I will walk you through the basics. How much does it cost and is it worth it? When you enroll in the program you can choose a plan that works best for you. The plans start at just a few dollars a month and increase depending on how many pages you need. These are the current prices as of July 2022: I have the $24.99 plan which means that I can print 700 pages (in color if I choose) each month. Some months I have gone over my limit. In those situations I was charged $1 for every 15 pages I printed. At first I was worried about the cost but then realized that $1 was a LOT less than if I took 15 pages to my local copy store to be printed in color. Also, when I first enrolled in the program I had 6 free months (I promise I will show you how to get free months too) so I can justify a few dollars in overages. Now to the "Is it worth it?" part of the question.... To me, the answer is yes. When I would go out and buy ink I would easily spend $60-$100 at a time depending on how many cartridges I had to replace. Now, it would take me months to spend that much on ink using the subscription! I like that I am not making large payments at one time. I even tried using refurbished ink cartridges in the past which were definitely less expensive but often gave me trouble. Now as soon as I run out I know that I have larger than normal cartridges waiting as a backup for me in my office which means that I need to replace them less often than before too. Why does this work so well for teachers? Here are a few of the reasons that I think this program works especially well for teachers. * Teachers love color!- It is so nice to know that I can print full color centers and materials without having to worry about running out of ink or needing to use the draft setting. My room looks beautiful and my students are happy. * Last minute binge printing is totally possible.... you never run out of ink! I don't know about all of you but I often occasionally put off school work until the night before I need something. Nothing is more annoying than happily binge printing when you suddenly run out of ink. Who wants to run to the store in PJs on a Sunday night?!? HP monitors your ink usage so as soon as they notice you are running low they send you more ink. *** Also, I want to mention that I was sent ink a few weeks ago and have since printed almost 400 pages and STILL do not need to switch cartridges yet. That is how far in advance it's sent. Plus, if you know you are going to be doing a ton of printing you can contact them (super friendly customer support) and they will rush you ink sooner. * It is cheaper than office supply stores. I already mentioned this once but again, I am saving so much money by not needing to buy ink all the time or take pages to copy centers. My teacher wallet is happy. * Change the plans as needed. Okay, just like we like to differentiate, so does HP. You can choose a plan that works for you and switch it whenever you need to at no extra cost! For example, if you know back to school requires a lot of printing then you can have the 300 page plan that month. However, maybe you are out of school for Winter break and want to switch to a lower plan in December. Totally fine! You can always switch back when you want to. * One less thing to think about. HP does the thinking for you. They will send you an email when your ink is getting low, and when you are getting close to your page limit for the month. They also mail the ink right to you. Simply drag your tired teacher body to the mailbox and you are good to go. * Teachers love to share and earn free things! If you sign up for instant ink and love it like I think you will, you will probably want to tell all of your friends. Of course you can share this post with them but HP also has a referral program that makes it easy for you and your friends to earn a free month whenever they enroll using your code. Frequently Asked Questions What can I print? Anything you want! It doesn't matter if you print a small picture, black and white worksheet, or full page photo. Each counts as one page. Also if you print something double sided know that it counts as two pages, just like the copy machines at school. HP monitors the pages printed, not the pieces of paper. I have printed everything from last minute homework assignments to colorful classroom decor. I have had no problems with it printing on different materials like card stock. I have also printed on Avery Printable Magnet Sheets which are my new obsession. My printers take the magnetic pages great and it still counts as just a regular page. I also love using Avery 2 X 4 Shipping Labels to organize EVERYTHING in my classroom. What happens when I get to my limit each month? You can easily monitor how many pages you have printed through your HP account once you get set up. They will also email you when you are getting close to your monthly limit. If you do run out of pages you have a few options. 1) Use rollover pages- If you do not print all of your pages in one month the remaining pages will be stored as rollover pages (up to the total amount of your plan). This means that if you are on the 300 page plan you can have up to 300 rollover pages stored (maybe you save 50 pages one month, 100, the next, 20 a different month, etc.). If you need to go over your page limit one month and have rollover pages stored, your account automatically uses those rather than charging you. 2) Wait until next month- Not ideal, but you could wait until your monthly plan restarts. 3) Keep on printing and know that it is still less than an office supply store. This is typically what I do if I have have used all of my pages and my back up rollover pages. $3 in ink overages is better than the $30 it would have cost to buy a cartridge otherwise or the hassle of leaving my home to print somewhere else. Do I change the ink as soon as they mail it to me? Nope! They will send you ink far ahead of time and you just set it aside and keep using what you have. You only change the ink once your printer tells you you are completely out (mine usually stops printing unless I put new ink in at that time). Also they make it super easy for you to recycle your old empty cartridges for free. What happens when I first enroll? If you are purchasing a new printer that comes with a trial of instant ink it will usually include directions on how to get started. If you would like to use my referral code we each get an additional free month :) If you already have a printer and are ready to take the plunge you can click here to sign up. Again, it is a super simple process! Once you have signed up HP will send you a welcome letter and kit that contains ink. Your free trial or enrollment period does not begin until you actually install those cartridges. This means that you can use the ink you currently have in your printer until it runs out and then install the new ones. No need to waste ink. How do I get the best deal? Teachers love great deals, I know I do. Here is how I think you can get the most bang for your buck. * First, when you enroll in the program you can enter any Promo Codes your printer may have come with to have a free trial. The trial is great because you will get a feel for the program without worrying about paying for it. Remember you can cancel any time but I do believe you will love it! * Enroll in the biggest plan, especially if you are using the free trial. Print what you need to now, stock up on some rollover pages, and be able to print everything you need in color without worrying about going over your limit. *Save printing your black and white copies for school and enjoy loading up on color for your classroom using your Instant Ink. If I am printing simple worksheets or homework I prefer to use my school's copy machine. However, I have also printed plenty of last minute black and white copies at home (ex. sub plans) when I was in a pinch. Well if you stuck around for such a long post you deserve a pat on the back! I hope you were able to see the value in Instant Ink and are ready to join. If I can answer any other questions or help you get set up please just let me know, I would be happy to help. Happy printing everyone! Want to save this post for later? Be sure to Pin the image below.
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Engaging classroom discussion strategies that are ideal for middle and high school students in virtual, blended, and in-person settings? Yes!
I love to travel and make printables! Here's a post where you can grab all 5 (so far!) of my travel printables in one go.
Montessori-inspired Continent Activities with Free Printables
There’s no denying the fact that vintage campers are 100% adorable. Many of my artists enjoy camping and love vintage travel trailers. I find that there is a certain charm to them and wanted to cre…
Happy December, Y'all! This is Chandra from Teaching with Crayons and Curls! This year my firsties have LOVED LOVED LOVED spending the day with a stuffed animal. Our class uses a classroom economy similar to this one from True Life I'm a Teacher and they use their money to purchase coupons. The 'Furry Friend' (spending a day with a stuffed animal) coupon is one of their favorites, so I knew I had to use this to my advantage! Meet our class Behavior Buddies- Listening Lion, Happy Hippo and Positive Pig! Aren't they adorable!? Students earn these Behavior Buddies when they are showing positive behavior! I usually choose one student per day to spend the day with each stuffed animal. Usually, they are chosen at the end of the day and they get to spend the next school day with that Behavior Buddy. The furry friend stays with them throughout the day in OUR classroom. They don't go to recess, specials, or lunch. Just makes things a little easier (and cleaner!). We've been using them for a few weeks now, and my students have started nominating each other to spend the day with a Behavior Buddy! I mean, how adorable and KIND is that!? It all started with one sweet little firstie saying, "Mrs. Dills, I think Sarah should get Listening Lion because she has been such a great listener today!" Yep, I made a HUGE deal about that! When students earn a Behavior Buddy for showing positive behavior, I also want to make sure that this is communicated to their families! So, I created certificates that the student can bring home to show their family! It's a great way to build that positive school-to-home relationship! I ordered all of my furry friends off Amazon. But, you can grab stuffed animals anywhere! Wal-Mart, Target, and the Dollar Store. There are many different animal options in my pack! Since it's so close to Christmas, I thought it would be fun to introduce holiday themed Behavior Buddies. You can grab this pack for FREE in my Teachers Pay Teachers store! Just click here or on the image below! I hope these cute little friends help promote positive behavior in YOUR classroom!
Looking for a travel, adventure or outdoor class decor theme? This classroom décor bundle will go perfectly in a travel, adventure, outdoor, or exploration themed classroom. I love that the color scheme isn't too bright and can match other styles (wood backgrounds, etc.). There are a ton of printable and editable decor pieces in this bundle to help make your classroom more beautiful. Everything in this decor bundle is editable to some extent. You will need PowerPoint to edit the pieces. Most of these items are also for sale individually in my store-- if you just need a few pieces to finish your room. However, if you purchase the bundle you gain access to the bonus bundle which is packed with many extra elements! Download includes: Birthday Display (English & Spanish Version) Motivational Posters Editable 3 Drawer Labels Editable Book Bin Labels Large editable calendar (with number cards, month labels, etc.) Editable Tags & Labels (come in 4 sizes to fit all your needs) Editable Schedule Cards Editable Teacher Toolbox Labels Work Coming Soon Posters Editable Binder Covers & Spines Editable Class Rules Display Editable Google Classroom Headers Editable Google Slide Templates Desk Name Tags Editable "How We Get Home" Display Editable Welcome Bulletin Board Kit BONUS DOWNLOAD (these items come ONLY with bundle purchase): 2 Alphabet Lines (Zaner Bloser styled and Print) Crayon Box Labels 10 Frame Posters Editable Place Value Display Editable Banners Editable Circular Labels Editable Horizontal & Vertical Posters 10 Drawer Rainbow Cart Labels Clock Number Labels Motivational Mini Posters Number Line (-20 to 185) Print Alphabet Posters (one letter per page) Editable Blank Alphabet Posters Shape Posters Table Group Signs Color Posters Editable Hand Signal Posters Multiples posters (1-12) If you like this theme, be sure to follow me on TPT and Instagram for more updates! Hanging with Mrs. Hulsey on Instagram
Have you seen all the great ways to incorporate Legos into your homeschool?
Kids love getting back to nature and discovering new plants and animals and that is why I created this fun Camping Printable Pack.
Last spring I found this fun idea on Pinterest. The kids draw pictures of what they see themselves doing during summer break in sunglasses...
Monday, Monday: top: vintage, gift from a friend; skirt: vintage, scooped up at Regal Retro; shoes: when am I not in these shoes? By Indigo by Clarks. I don't know what life has been like in your world this past week but mine has been crazy. Cruh-A-Zee. And the crazy doesn't appear to be slowin' down any time soon. Which I suppose is okay. Keeps me off the streets. Or off vintage shops on etsy which are equally as dangerous in my (pocket) book. So instead of showcasing art work or featuring an artist along with my outfits this week, I'm giving you a peak into my world. It should explain a lot. Or not. I'm too chuck-full-o-crazy to decide. Oh! and thank you for taking the time to vote and leave a comment about my latest dress alteration. I appreciate your thoughts...especially since they appear to be leaning in my direction. And if you've not made yourself heard, there's only two days left to vote. What are you waiting for? Chat with you soon! Holy French Painter! This skirt was meant to be mine. Such a perfect fit for this year's theme. Pack Your Bags Tuesday: This skirt came in so handy when chatting about luggage tags, suitcases and travel stickers. black tank: Target; sweater: Ann Taylor, thrifted; belt and shoes: Anthro; skirt: PastTimesVintage I shared with you a sneak peak of the kids' self-created passports here. Full lesson to come, I promise. I just knew the kids and their crazy art teacher would lose those little passports...so we've been creating these portfolio suitcases complete with a passport pocket! They have loved carrying them around the room and stamping their passports. We are almost ready to jet off to France! Wednesday: sweater: Target, years ago; belt: Anthro; beret: from a doll's hat, made by me; dress: gift from a friend, altered here; shoes: Indigo by Clarks In a feeble attempt to get my room ready for this coming week's Open House, I've been staying late into the afternoon. No biggie, I love it. I have missed my usual routine of catching up with friends in the afternoon though. So it was kinda funny that one of my "little friends" inscribed this message on my car window this week. I'm just glad it was done in lip gloss...not nail polish as I feared. I've yet to find the culprit. Picture Day Thursday: Last year the theme in the art room was Ancient Egypt. One week I dressed as King Tut. A month later, I spent the week dressed as Queen Nefertiti. It just so happened that Picture Day fell during Queen Nefertiti Week which resulted in the photo below. This year's theme isn't nearly as dramatic, but I did decide to go Parisian this Picture Day. beret: made by me; dress: bought in Germany; belt and shoes: you know...I am a repeat offender with these items!; scarf: vintage, thrifted My ID badge from last year. The photography folks were not happy with me when I sat down. The girl said: Take the hat off. I told her it didn't come off. She rolled her eyes and snapped this photo. You don't mess with Queen Nefertiti (or Never-Teetee as the kids and I took to calling her). Freaky Friday: We made it to Williamsburg, VA for the opening night of their Halloween event (they call it Howl-O-Scream) at Busch Gardens. We had a great time there and at Colonial Williamsburg. More details to come. And my dress was quite the hit! dress: Horror Flick Dress; my theme park shoes of choice: Chacos Being a huge fan of Hitchcock's The Birds, I loved the entrance of Howl-O-Scream. Super Spooky! So looking forward to more weekends of haunts.
