I'll never forget the most important lesson I learned in college as an educator. It had a HUGE impact on me, and I still think about it every year as I get my new group of students. I was a double major - elementary and special education. At my particular university, this meant I took 13 credits more than than someone pursuing a an elementary education degree. What it really meant - more sped classes. No biggie. So I took my special … [Read more...] about The Most Important Educator Lesson
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Helpful Hints & Tips for New Teachers
Congratulations! You got through student teaching, found a teaching position, and you're ready to get started. YEA! It's an exciting time! Today I want to share some helpful hints and tips for new teachers. Your brain is probably in overdrive right now. You're trying to remember everything you learned during your years of college, while student teaching, and all the helpful information gathered from veteran teachers. But I know from experience … [Read more...] about Helpful Hints & Tips for New Teachers
Gingerbread Activities & Books for Kids
When Christmas comes around, kids usually think about Santa Claus, Christmas trees, and the gifts they find beneath the tree and in their Christmas stockings. But the holiday season is also a time of rejoicing and spending time with friends and family. It is a time of eating delicious food and baking a lot of cookies. And one cookie that is all about the Christmas season is the deliciously sweet and spicy gingerbread cookie! When you are … [Read more...] about Gingerbread Activities & Books for Kids
eLearning Day Activities, Ideas, and MORE!
In the era of our digital, technology savvy world, elearning days are becoming more popular. This post walks you through elearning day activities, ideas, and other things to consider. Plus there are even some FREE downloads you may want to check out. ;) While an online learning day may occur because of health concerns, it could also happen due to the weather or any other event taking place. Some schools have been holding e-learning days for … [Read more...] about eLearning Day Activities, Ideas, and MORE!
Kindergarten Reading and Writing Centers
Here's how I taught Kindergarten Reading and Writing Centers. No, I am not teaching Kindergarten this year, but I wanted to let you know how I ran my Kindergarten centers when I was teaching them. Everyone runs theirs differently, but I always like reading what other people do. Sometimes I hear about something and it's like, "Whoa! Why hadn't I thought of that?!" So here is what I did, as well as links to as many of the resources as I could … [Read more...] about Kindergarten Reading and Writing Centers
Easy Meals for Teachers
It's been a long day. You're tired. The students were great, but exhausting. You gave them everything you had. Now to pick up your own children and enjoy a relaxing evening at home. Oh wait...supper. You need some easy meals for teachers! Call it lazy or efficient, but I've come to realize that the crock pot is my best friend. Here are some great meals you can enjoy with just a little bit of work in the morning. Crock Pot Stuffing … [Read more...] about Easy Meals for Teachers
J’s Clipart – Shape Puzzle Pieces
Looking for clipart that has been hand-drawn by an 8-year-old? Then you’re in luck! This set of J’s Clipart has seven shape puzzles. Mr. J has loved drawing for a couple years now. Most recently he has asked to host a bake sale, create a LOT more clipart to sell, and he even participated in his first local craft show in April 2023. Please support a budding entrepreneur! WHAT YOU GET: Seven shape puzzle images (one set with … [Read more...] about J’s Clipart – Shape Puzzle Pieces
J’s Clipart – Pets drawn by an 8-year-old
Looking for clipart that has been hand-drawn by an 8-year-old? Then you’re in luck! This set of J’s Clipart has eight pet clipart pieces - with the animal and word. Mr. J has loved drawing for a couple years now. Most recently he has asked to host a bake sale, create a LOT more clipart to sell, and he even participated in his first local craft show in April 2023. Please support a budding entrepreneur! WHAT YOU GET: Eight pet … [Read more...] about J’s Clipart – Pets drawn by an 8-year-old
J’s Clipart – Letters, Numbers, & Punctuation Drawn by an 8-Year-Old
Looking for realistic kid handwriting that you can use in your teacherpreneur samples? This is it! This set of letters, numbers, and punctuation was written by an 8-year-old to use in mockups. Mr. J has loved drawing for a couple years now. Most recently he has asked to host a bake sale, create a LOT more clipart to sell, and he even participated in his first local craft show in April 2023. Please support a budding entrepreneur! Please … [Read more...] about J’s Clipart – Letters, Numbers, & Punctuation Drawn by an 8-Year-Old
