Flying with a baby (or pumping while traveling) can feel overwhelming, but don’t worry—I’ve got you! After going through it myself, I’ve learned a few key things that make the process so much easier. Here are my top 5 tips for flying with breast milk so you can stress less and focus on enjoying your trip! ✈️🍼 1️⃣ Freeze Your Milk For Security ❄️ If your milk is frozen, TSA won’t have to test it! Since frozen breast milk is considered a solid, it’s much easier to get through s[...]
What is a Tonies Box? If you’re not familiar, the Tonies Box is a screen-free audio player designed for kids. Instead of buttons or a touchscreen, kids simply place a Tonie character (a small figurine) on top, and it starts playing stories, songs, or educational content. There are Disney characters, classic books, lullabies, and even Creative Tonies, which let you record your own stories or upload personalized audio. It’s soft, durable, and made for little hands—aka, perfect for toddlers. [...]
Teaching writing is HARD. I never took a formal class about how to teach writing and most of my students came to me already disliking writing. I didn’t know how to get my students to love writing and to meet all of their unique needs when it came to their writing skills. My writing block felt disappointing. Until I made one simple change… The Typical Writing Workshop In the typical writing workshop model, your students are at all different places in the writing process. Some students might be p[...]
What is creepy and crawly and so much fun to learn about? Spiders! These little creatures don’t have to be scary, in fact, most kids love to learn all about them! And when it comes to spiders, there are tons of fun and interactive ways to study them. Here are 5 fantastic spider research activities you can incorporate in your classroom when teaching about spiders. How to Draw a Black Widow Break out the art supplies, it is time to learn how to draw one of the most famous 8-legged creatures, a Bl[...]
Writing is an extremely important skill that students will carry with them for the rest of their lives! In your classroom, does it ever feel like the concept of writing can become overwhelming and stressful for both you and your students? Been there, done that! When it comes to writing, making it fun and comprehensive is key to getting students to become little writing pros! Using this fun unit “Restate the Practice Questions” is an effective and engaging way to teach students to answer questions in a co[...]
When the winter blues hit the classroom, it is nice to mix it up and get creative! Being stuck inside during the long, cold months can make kids a little restless sometimes. So finding fun, hands-on activities are key to keeping their little minds working. These winter science experiments are a perfect way to bring the fun into the classroom when you are staying warm inside. They are super easy, interactive, and always a hit with students! Check out these 4 easy winter science experiments with adorable theme[...]
I think we can probably all remember what it is like to be a student-teacher. It can be hard and overwhelming at times, but also is so valuable and a wonderful learning experience. When a student-teacher comes into the classroom, they play a huge role in the lives of both students and teachers. They become a part of the classroom family! That is why it is so fun to come up with a sweet little parting gift once it is time to say goodbye to your student teacher. This memory book is the perfect goodbye gift and[...]
If it isn’t clear by now, I love Amazon! I am always searching for the next best find for the classroom. I also love how quick and convenient it is just click, buy and get my items a few days later. Over the years I have found some awesome must-haves from Amazon that I just cannot live without. Here are some of my recent Amazon favorites, I hope you love them as much as I do! 1. Magnetic Pick-Up Tool When I am searching for items for the classroom, I am always thinking of things that can save me time[...]
As the school year winds down, things can become a little stressful. Students start to get antsy with the anticipation of summer break. It is important to have a plan in place and activities to engage students and keep them focused throughout the end of the year. More importantly, it is a time to have fun and celebrate a year of learning and achievements! Here are some tips for a fun and stress-free end of the school year that you and your students will love! 1. Keep A Routine Keeping a routine in the[...]
Let’s face it, the beginning of a new school year can be an overwhelming time for teachers. It is a time of getting to know new students, setting expectations, kick-starting a year of learning with worksheets, projects, etc. To set yourself up for a successful new year, don’t wait until the last minute to start preparing… start now! Little steps at the end of a school year can take a huge load off you once a new year approaches. We all want to make our new school year as stress-free as possible, so let[...]