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Step into the enchanting world of December in your first-grade classroom! This magical time of the year calls for a sprinkle of holiday spirit during your Christmas morning meeting activities. There are seven components to morning meeting and these creative and engaging ideas will make your December morning meeting activities more joyful and fun! In this post, we’ll dive into… Read More
The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to show appreciation for your child’s teacher than with thoughtful and festive gifts? This list of 12 days of Christmas teacher gift ideas is designed to bring joy and warmth to your child’s favorite educator during the winter break. From practical gifts to heartwarming gestures, these ideas are sure to… Read More
With the holiday season just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to get your little ones excited with a festive and fun printable Christmas countdown calendar. Kindergarten and first-grade students will love creating a Santa-inspired countdown calendar that will add a sprinkle of Christmas magic to your classroom or home. Santa Printable Christmas Countdown Imagine Santa’s jolly face with… Read More
Winter break will soon be here and you’re probably counting the minutes until you can run out that door! Believe me, I understand that feeling. One of the best things you can do before you leave school for your holiday break is to prepare for your first week back in January. The last thing any teacher wants is chaos and… Read More
It’s that time of year again! The days are shorter, the air is colder, and the stress levels of teachers everywhere are soaring. The last couple of weeks before your holiday break are challenging, there’s no doubt about that. But I’m here to help you keep it stress-free, easy, and still productive and educational. Here are 5 teacher survival tips to… Read More
Do you have a hard time getting your kindergarten and first grade students interested in writing? When December rolls around, I break out the Christmas writing prompts to get students engaged and excited to write. It’s easy to teach first graders the writing process when you add some fun writing prompts or story starters to your lesson plans. Young children… Read More
